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The 

"Little Peter" Papers 



Compiled, Edited and Issued by Bulletins 
to 

275 Past Members Co. D, I. C. C, 
101st Engineers 

**At Home" and "Overseas" 
During the "World-War" 

From August 25, 1917, to April 20, 1919 

by 

Colonel William Stearns Simmons 

massachusetts national guard, retired, assistant to 

the adjutant-general, massachusetts 

(Former Captain, Co. D, First Corps Cadets, M. V. M. 
Enlisted, Co. D, I. C. C, 5 May, 1879, continuous service.) 



BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 
1921 



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PUBLISHED BY SUBSCRIPTION 



COPYRIGHTED 1921 
BY COLONEL WILLIAM STEARNS SIMMONS 



The Walker Press, Inc., Boston 

(Kountlt'il by Corporal William Walker, 
Co. D, I. C C, M. V. M ) 



APR -! 1921 
g)CI,A611449 



E)ebication 

With many thanks, in the name of our Old Corps, the compiler 
begs the honor of devoting this modest chronicle to he who made 
the I. C. C. famous by his wonderful efficiency both as a military 
and social leader and his single-hearted devotion to its interests, 
and to those who stood by the Cadets in the hour of need during 
the World War. (l. p.) 

*means I. C. C. — 101st Engineers Veteran Ass'n. (Note by Ass't. Sec'y.) 
Honorary means Honorary Mailing List of Ass't. Sec'y. (Note) 

I. C. C. PAST HEADQUARTERS STAFF 

THOMAS F. EDMANDS 

ALWAYS OUR COMMANDER (perhaps as he would have it) 
WILLIAM L. RICHARDSON, Lt. Col. Mass. N. G., Retired; Past Surg., I. C. 
C. Honorary*. 

CHARLES M. GREEN, Lt. Col. Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Surg., I. C. C 
Honorary*. 

DAVID CHEEVER, Past Chief Surg., British Lt. Col., British E. F., France; 
Instructor Harvard Med. School, Peter Bent Brigham Hosp.; Past 
Maj. Med. Dept., M. V. M.; Past Maj. Surg., I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. 
Ass't. Surg., I. C. C. Honorary*. 

AUGUSTUS S. KNIGHT, Past 1st Lt. Ass't. Surg.. I. C. C* 

MASSACHUSETTS-U. S. ARMY INSTRUCTORS 

MAJ. GEN'L. CHARLES G. MORTON, U. S. A., Comd'g. Dept. of Hawaii 

(Past Comd'g. 29th Div., A. E. F.) 
COL. BEAUMONT B. BUCK, U. S. A., Fort Crook, Nebraska (Past Comd'g. 2d 

Inf. Brig., 1st Div., A. E. F. (Berry-le-Sec) Past Maj. Gen'l., U. S. A. 
BRIG. GEN'L. ROBERT C. DAVIS, U. S. A., Past Adjt. Gen'l. Hq., Past A. 

E. F., Camp Pike, Arkansas. 
COL. JOHN W. HEAVEY, Inf., U. S. A., Bureau of Militia Affairs (Acting 

Chief of Bureau during World War; with rank of Brig. Gen'l., U. 

S. A.) 
LT. COL. GEORGE C. MARSHALL, JR., Inf., U. S. A., General Staff Corps, 

A. D. C, Hq., Past A. E. F. (Past Col. A. D. C, Hq., A, E F.) 

PAST MEMBERS, I. C. C. Co. A 

GORDON ABBOTT, Past Member, Co. A, I. C. C, (1st V. Pre&d't. I. C. C, 
101st Eng. Veteran Ass'n.) * 

ERNEST G. ADAMS, Past Lt. Comd'r. U. S. N.; Past Lt. J. G., U. S. N.; Past 
Mem. Co. A, Lst Mot. Corps, Mass.; Past 2d Lt. Co. A. I. C. C; 
Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary.* 

FRANCIS HENRY APPLETON, Maj. Gen'l. Mass. N. G. Retired: Past Com- 
missary Gen'l., Mass. Brig.-Gen'l.; Past Capt. Co. A, I. C. C; Past 
1st Lt. and Adjt. I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past S. M., 
I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. B. I. C. C. Honorary * (Presd't. I. C. C— 
101st Eng. Veteran Ass'n.) 

WILLIAM A. L. BAZELEY, Past 1st Lt. Sanitarv Corps, U. S. A.; Past Corp., 
Co. A, I. C. C. 

REGINALD W. BIRD, Past 2d Lt. Co. C, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. 
Honorary * 

JOHN A. L. BLAKE, Past Lt. Col. 10th Inf., Mass. S. G.; Past Capt. Tr. B, 
1st Mass. Cav., Mass. N. G.; Past Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. * 



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JOHN A. BLANCHARD, Maj. First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; Past Capt. Co. 
C, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. A, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. A, I. C. C; Sgt. 
Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

THOMAS S. BRADLEE, Past Lt. Col. (U. S.) Q. M. C; Past Maj. (U. S.) Q. 
M. C; Past Sgt. Co. A, L C. C. Honorary * 

GEORGE H. BRODHEAD, Past Col. Sgt., L C. C; Past Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. 

Honorary * 
FRANK Q. BROWN, Past Col. N. G. S. N. Y. * 

EDWIN M. BRUSH, Past Capt. Co. E, 101st Engrs. (U. S.) 26th Div., A. E. 
F.; Past Capt. Co. E, 1st Regt. Mass. Engrs., N. G.; Past 1st Lt. 
Co. B, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. A, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. 
C. Honorary * 

CHARLES H. COLE, Brig.-Gen'l. Mass. Nafl Guard Retired, Brig.-Gen'l. 
52d Inf. Brig. (Mass.) Provisional, Past Brig.-G«n'l. Comdg. 52d 
Inf. (U. S.) Brig. 26th Div. A. E. F. France, Past Brig.-Gen'l. 
Comdg. (U. S.) Base Section No. 2, France, Line of Communications, 
Hq. Bordeaux, Past Brig.-Gen'l. Comdg. (U. S.) 52 Inf. Brig. 26th 
Div. A. E. F. France, Chemin des Dames Sector, Apremont Forest 
to Seicheprey, Bois Brule, Xivray-Marvoisin, Chateau Thierry, Bel- 
lau-Woodo, Champagne-Marne, 2d Battle of Chateau Thierry, (Towns 
of Torcy, Bellau and Givry) St. Mihiel, (Tovi^ns of Riaville, Marche- 
ville) . In front line, Meuse-Argonne Campaign, attached to 18th 
French Army until Armistice vk^as signed. Past The Adjutant 
Gen'l., Mass., with rank of Brig.-Gen'l. (Mass.), Past Capt. Hq. Co. 
9th Inf. Mass. NG.; Past Major I. C. C; Past Capt. Co. B, I. C. C; 
Past 1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. A, I. C. C; Past Sgt. 
Maj. I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GEORGE B. DABNEY, Past Major J. A., U. S. A.; Past Capt. and Bn. Adjt. 
1st Regt. Mass. Engrs.; Past 1st Lt. Co. A, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. 
Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GORDON DEXTER, Past A. Q. M. G. Mass. Col.; Past A. Q. G. Mass. Col. 
(Spanish War) 

CHARLES W. DIMICK, Past Member Co. A, I. C. C. * 

EDWARD H. ELDREDGE, Col. Comd'g. 15th Infy., M. S. G.; Past Lt. Col. 
8th Mass. Infv.. M. V. M.; 1st Lt. and Adjt. 8th Inf.. M. V. M.; 1st 
Lt. I. R. P. 8th Inf., M. V. M.; 2nd Lt. Bn. Adjt. 8th Inf. M. V. M. * 

GUY C. EMERSON, Past Member Co. A, I. C. C. * 

CHARLES HAYDEN, Col. Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Col. Pm. Gen'l. Mass. N. 

G.; Past Maj. A. D. C, Staff Comd'r.-in-Chief ; Past Capt. A. D. C, 2d 

Brig. * 

JOSEPH W. HODGKINS, Past Sergeant Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

CHARLES A. KIDDER, Past Sergeant Co. A. I. C. C. Honorary * 

WILLIAM N. MAGOUN, Past Sergeant Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JOHN NOBLE, Past 1st Sergeant Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JOHN S. PICKETT, Past 2d Lt. Inf. U. S. A.; Past 2d Lt. Inf. Mass. N. G. 
Reserve. Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. * 

PHILIP S. SEARS, Past Major ( U. S.) A. G. D., Asst. Adj. N. E. D., Past Lt. 
Col. Mass. S. G. Adjt. S. G., Past Major Mass. S. G. Hq. Enlisted 1st 
Motor Corps, Mass. S. G. 

WILLIAM E. PLUMMER, Past Member Co. A, I. C. C. * 

CHARLES M. ROTCH, Past Capt. 101st Engineers, U. S. A., Detailed A. E. 

F.; Past Capt. Co. E, 1st Mass. Engrs., M. N. G.; Past 1st Lt. Co. B, 

I. C. C. Honorary * 
HARRY H. THORNDIKE, Past Captain Mass. S. G. * 
RICHARD P. WATERS, Second Lieutenant Co. A, First Motor Cor])s, M. S. 

G. * 
CHARLES H. WILSON, Past Member Co. A, I. C. C. '' 



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PAST MEMBERS I. C. C. Co. B 

GEORGE B. AGER. Past 1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. B, I. C. C. Hon- 
orary * 

WILLIAM HENRY ALLINE, Major Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Capt. Co. B, 
I. C. C; Past First Lieutenant and Adjutant, I. C. C. Honorary * 

WILLIAM B. CL\RKE, Captain Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Q. M. and First 
Lieutenant, I. C. C; Past First Lieutenant Co. B, I. C. C; Honor- 
ai'y * 

GEORGE G. DAVIS, Past Maj. (U. S.) A. E. F., Past 2d Lt. I. C. C. Mass. N. 
G.; Past Sgt. Co. B, I. C. C. Mass. N. G. Honorary * 

FRANK E. FENNESSY, Past 2d Lieutenant Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

LEON F. FOSS, Past Major (U. S.) A. E. F., Past Caot. Co. B, I. C. C, Past 
1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C, Past 2d Lt. Co. B, I. C. C. Mass. N. G. Hon- 
orary * 

HENRY H. GARDINER, First Lieutenant and Supply Officer, First Motor 
Corps, M. S. G. Honorary * 

GEORGE W. GILMORE, Capt. (U. S.) Eng'r Reserve Corps, Past Capt. 
(U. S.) Eng.; Past 1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. B, I. 
C. C; Past 1st Sergt. Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

EDWIN A. HILLS, Sergeant Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

THOMAS M. RICHARDS, Past Member Co. B, I. C. C. 

PERCY E. SHELDON, Past 1st Sergeant Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

FREDERICK P. SIMONDS, Major and Qm., U. S. A.; First Lieutenant and 
Ordnance Officer, I. C. C. Honorary * 

CLARENCE S. WADSWORTH, Past Col. Comd'g. 12th N. G. N. Y. Hon- 
orary * 

WINTHROP WETHERBEE, Past Captain Co. B, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. B, 
I. C. C, Past 2d Lt. Co. B, I. C. C. * 

JAMES G. WHITE, Maj. Gen'l. Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Commissary Gen'l. 
Mas. with rank of Brig.-Gen'l.; Lt. Col. Newton Constabulary, 
Mass. S. G.; Past Col. I. G. R. P. Mass.; Past Lt. Col. A. I. G., 
Mass.; Past Capt. Provost Marshal, 1st Brig., M. V. M.; Past Sgt. 
Maj., I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

PAST MEMBERS I. C. C. Co. C. 

STEPHEN L. BARTLETT, Past Sergeant, Co. C, I. C. C. Honorary " 

WILLIAM M. BUFFUM, 1st Lt. Supply Officer. Newton Constabulary, Mass. 
S. G.; Past Q. M., Sgt., I. C. C. Honorary * (Orange Bitters) 

WALTER L. BOUVE, Colonel Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Lt. Col. 15th Infy. 
M. S. G.; Past Maj. 15th Infy. M. S. G.; Past Capt. 5th Infy.; M. V. 
M.; Past 1st Lt. Co. C, I. C. C. Honorary * 

S. PARKER BREMER. Captain Mass. N. G. Retired; Intelligence Officer 1st 
Lt. 1st Motor Corps, Mass. S. G., 1st Lt., Paymaster, I. C. C. Hon- 
orary * 

EUGENE H CLAPP, Past First Lieutenant and QM., I C. C. Honorary '■■■ 
JOHN W. DECROW, Lt. Col. First Motor Corps; Past Adjutant and First 
Lieutenant, I. C. C; Past Second Lieutenant, Co. A, I. C. C. Hon- 
orary * 
ROBIE G. FRYE, Past First Lieutenant Co. C. I. C. C; Past First Sergeant 

Co. C, I. C. C. Honorary * 
FRANK M. GUNBY, Past Colonel Construction Div., U. S. A.; Past Lt. Col. 
Construction Div., U. S. A.; Past Maj. Construction Div., U. S. A.; 
Past Maj. Q. M. C, U. S. R.; Past Capt. C. A. C, M. V. M.; Past 1st 
Lt. C. A. C, M. V. M.; Past Corp. Co. C, I. C. C. * 
JOSIAH S. HATHAWAY, Past Captain Staff of Comd'r.-in-Chief * 
FREEMAN HINCKLEY, Major Staff Comd'r-in-Chief ; Past Capt. Co. C. I. C. 
C; Past First Lieutenant. Co. C, I. C. C. Past 2d Lt. Co. A, I. C. C. 
Honorary * 



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BENJAMIN D. HYDE, Past Member Co. C, I. C. C. * 

JOHN F. OSBORN, Colonel 1st Regiment Engrs. and Tr. Mass. N. G.; 

Past Col. 1st Rgt. Engrs. Prov. M.V.M.; Past Maj. 101st U. S. Engrs., 

A. E. F., 26th Div.; Capt. Co. B, 101st Engrs., A. E. F., 26th Div.; 

Capt. Co. B, I. C. C. 2nd Lt. Co. C, I. C. C. Enlisted 8th Inf. U. S. V. 

(Spain); Enl. Co. L, 18th Inf. U. S. V. (Texas) Honorary * 
VIRGIL C. POND, Pa-st Captain Co. C, I. C. C; Past 1st Lieutenant Co. C, 

I. C. C; Past 2nd Lieutenant Co. C, I. C. C. * 
WILLIAM B. STEARNS, Captain and Adjutant, First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; 

Past First Lieutenant and Adjutant, ICC; Past First Lieutenant 

Qo. C I. C C; Past 2nd Lieutenant Co. C, I. C C Honorary * 
HENRY V. THAYER, Past Sgt. Maj., I. C C Mass. N. G. Honorary * 
WILLIAM J. TOPPAN, Past 1st Lt. 101st Engrs. (U. S.) A. E. F., 26th Div.; 

Past Sgt.-Maj. I. C C, Mass. N. G. Honorary * 
BOYLSTON L. WILLIAMS, Past 2d Lieutenant Co. C, I. C C Honorary * 

PAST MEMBERS I. C. C. Co. D 

For whom origcinal bulletins were intended and without whose aid 
this book would never appear. 
FLETCHER D. ABBOTT, Past Member Co. D, I. C C Son of Judge Abbott. 
WALTER P. ABELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C.C 
WALTER O. ADAMS, Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C Honorary * 
CHARLES H. ALDEN, Major (U. S.) Q. M. R. C, Past Captain and QM., 

U. S. A., A. E. F.; Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C C Honorary * 
ALBERT C ALDRICH, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C C Honorary. 
AUGUSTUS ANDREWS, JR., Past 2d Lieut., Air Service, U. S. A. 
AUGUSTUS ANDREWS, SR., First Lieutenant and Judge Advocate A. & H. 

A. Co. Honorary * 

WILLIAM A. ANDREWS, Past Member Co. D. I. C. C * 

JOHN F. ASHWORTH, Past Member Co. D, I. C C Past 1st Sgt., U. S. A. 

PERCY A. ATHERTON, Past Major, Judge Advocate, Mass. * 

WALTER ATHERTON. Past Member Co. D, I. C C Honorary * 

JOSHUA AT WOOD, 3d, Past Capt. U. S. G.; Past Capt. Co. D, First Motor 

Corps, M. S. G.; Past Capt. Co. B, I. C C; Past 1st Lt., Oo. D, I. C 

C; Past 2d Lieut. Co. C, I. C C Honorary * 
ALBERT E. AVERY, Past Sgt., Co. D, I. C C Honorary * 
LESTER M. BACON, Past Acting Sgt. Co. A, Harvard S. A. T. C, U. S. A.; 

Past Sgt. Co. B, 1st Motor Corps Mass. S. G.; Past Corp. Co. D, 

I. C. C Honorary * 
WILLIAM T. BAILEY, Past Captain M. C Asst. Surg. First Motor Corps; 

Past Captain M. C Asst. Surg. I. C C; Past First Lieutenant and 

Asst. Surg. I. C C; Sec'y. I. C C— 101st Eng. Veteran Ass'n. * 
JOSEPH W. BARKER, Captain C A. C, U. S. A. American Forces, Germany, 

1920. (Military Record wanted by "Little Peter".) 
R. BURLEIGH BARTELS, Past Member Co. D, I. C C * 
FRANK D BARTLETT, Past Colonel I. G. R. P., Colorado. 
JOSEPH W. BARTLETT, Past Major and Judge Advocate, U. S. A., A. E. F.; 

Past Major First Motor Corps, M. S. G. ; Past First Lieutenant Co. 

D, I. C. C; Past Second Lieutenant, Co. D, I. C C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. 

B, J. C C. Honorary * 

J. COLBY BASSETT, Past Member Co. D, I. C C * 

CHARLES J. BATEMAN, JR. Past Captain Co. D, 101st Engrs; Past First 

Lieutenant, 101st Engineers. 
ARMISTEAD K. BAYLOR, Past Member Co. D, I. C C. * 
WADSWORTH BAYLOR, Enlisted in First Motor Corps. Mass. S. G. * 
GERARD BEMENT, Past Member Co. D, I. C C * 
EDWARD L. BENNETT, Past Corporal Co. D, I. C C * 
DEHON BLAKE. Past Sgt. Co. A, 1st Motor Corps, Mass. S. G. Honorary '•• 



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F. MINOT BLAKE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

WILLIAM R. BLANCHARD, Past Corporal Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JOHN S. BLEECKER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

OSCAR C. BOHLIN, Past 1st Lt. 305th Engrs. U. S. A., A. E. F. * 

HAROLD A. BOND, Past Member Co, D, I. C. C. 

WILLIAM L. BOWMAN, Past Captain Oo. K, 22(i Engrs., N. Y. G. 

ISIDORE BRAGGIOTTI, Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C. * 

FRANK D. BRANNAN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

STEPHEN A. BREED, Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C. Past Member Co. D, First 
Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 

JAMES BREWER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

ARTHUR C. BRIGGS, 2d Lt. and Bn. Adjt., 1st Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; 
Past 1st Sgt. and Sgt. Co. D, 1st Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; Past Sgt. 
Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JOHN F. BROWN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

LUCIAN W. BURNHAM, Past Captain U. S. M. C. 1st Lt. U. S. M. C. * 

FRANCIS E. CABOT, Capt. Co. C, First Motor Corps; Past 1st Lt. Signal 
Officer, First Motor Corps; Past Capt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. 
Co. B, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Oo. D, I. C. 
C. Honorary ••= 

GEORGE E. CABOT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

EDWARD B. CAIGER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Enlisted in U. S. A. (F. 
A.) 8 July 1918; Hon. dis. 32d Div. A. E. F. 24 Jan. 1919. 

BENJAMIN E. CARTER, Past Captain U. S. A. F. A. Staff Hq., A. E. F., His- 
torical Section; Past 1st Lt. (U. S.) F. A.; Past 2d Lt. (U. S.) F. A. 

ALBERT M. CHANDLER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

EDWARD F. CHAPIN, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. * 

EDWARD G. CHASE, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

EDWARD NICHOLS CHASE, Past Corp. Go. D, I. C. C. * 

PORTER B. CHASE, Lt. Col. Engrs., E. R. C, U. S. A.; Past Lt. Col. and 
Maj. 304th Engrs. (U. S.) A. E. F.; Past Maj. 101st Engrs. (U. S.) 
26th Div., A. E. F.; Past Maj. 1st Regt. Mass. Engrs. N. G.; Past 
Capt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. and 2d Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 
1st Sgt. Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GEORGE H. CHITTENDEN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

WILLIAM W. CHURCHILL, Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GENTRY CLARK, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

CHARLES K. COBB, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

STEPHEN R. H. CODMAN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

WILLIAM C. CODMAN, Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GEORGE W. COLCORD, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

IRA M. CONANT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

HARRY M. CONRAD, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

JOHN COOLIDGE, Past Pvt. 1st Class, Co. D, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., 26th 
Div., A. E. F.; Past Pvt. 1st Class, 101st Military Police. A. E. F. 

ALBERT B. CRAM, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary 

SETH T. CRAWFORD, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C * 

MORTON S. CREHORE, Past Member Co, C, First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

CHARLES H. CROSS, 2d, First Lieutenant and Supply Officer, First Motor 
Corps, M. S. G.; Past First Lieutenant and Ordnance Officer, I. C. C; 
Past Second Lieutenant and Quartermaster, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. 
Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

GEORGE I. CROSS, Lt. Col. A. A. G. Mass., Major, Mass. N. G. Retired; Past 
Capt. Engrs., U. S. A., attached to G. H. Q., A. E. F., and serving 
with 10th French Army; Past Capt. Co. F, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., 
26'th Div., A. E. F.; Past 1st Lt. Cos. A and D, I. C. C; Past 2d 
Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past Sgt. Co. C, I. C. C. Honorary * 



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GEORGE H. CROWELL, Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. * 

THOMAS H. CUMMINGS, 2nd Lt. Supply Officer, Mass S. G. * 

FREDERIC CUNNINGHAM, Past Corporal Co. D, I. C. C. 

WINTHROP J. CUSHING, Past Corporal Co. A, 14 Inf. Mass. S. G., Past 

Member, Co. D, I. C. C. * 
ARTHUR H. DAMON, Past Captain Co. D, First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; 

Past 1st Lt. Co. D, 1st Motor Corps; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. 

Honorary * 

JOHN L. DAMON, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

FRANCIS W. DAVIS, Capt. Adj. Newton Constabulary, Mass. S. G. * 

ROBERT W. DAVIS, Past Master Engineer Sr. Gr. 101st Engrs., U. S. A., A. 

E. F.; Past First Sergeant Co. D, 101st Engrs.; Past Stable Sergeant 
Co. D, 101st Engrs.; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C; Past Member, U. 
S. A. * 

KENNETH B DAY, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. ■■^' 

ALEXANDER DICKINSON, Past Corpl., Co. D, I. C. C. 

GEORGE A. DILL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary - 

RALPH N. DOBLE, Past First Lieutenant Infy. U. S. A. 

CHARLES S. DOLE, Past Second Lieutenant Btry. A. 1st Bn., F. A., M. V. M. 

Past Sgt. M., I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
ELLERTON L. DORR, Past Captain U. S. A.; Past Corporal Co. D, I. C. C. * 
.lOSEPH DORR, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
RICHARD DOUGLAS, Captain U. S. Reserves; Past Captain Co. B, 328th 

Infy., U. S. A., A. E. F. * (An artist of "Little Peter," one of our 

living Heroes) * 
WALTER B. DOUGLASS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WILLIAM N. DREW. Capt., Past 1st Lt. (U. S.) F. A.; Past 2d Lt. (U. S.) 

F. A. O. R. C; Past Captain Btry B, 323d F. A., 32d Div., A. E. F. 
HENRY C. DROWN, Past 1st Lieutenant Co. E, 101st Engrs., A. E. F.; Past 

Second Lieutenant Co. E, 101st Engrs., A. E. F.; Past Member Co. 

D, I. C. C. * 
JOHN WELLES EDSON, Past Sgt. Co. D, 1. C. C. Honorary 
ALEXANDER ELLIS, Past First Lieutenant Co. C, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., 

A. E. F. ; Detailed for Fire Prevention Service in rear of Army Lines, 

A. E. F.; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
STANLEY B. ELWELL, Captain O. R. C, U. S. A.; Past Capt. 116th Amm'n 

Tr. 41st Div., A. E. F.; Past Capt. Co. C, 301&t Amm'n. Tr.. 76th 

Div., U. S. A.; Past 1st Lt. Inf. U. S. A. * 
DONALD M. EMERSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
NATT W. EMERSON, Past Corporal Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WILLIAM R. P. EMERSON, Major Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Major and 

Surgeon, attached to C. A. C; Past Major and Sur^. attached to 

I. C. C; Past First Lieutenant and Asst. Surg, attached to I. C. C. * 
JOHN B. FALLON, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
CHARLES J. FARLEY, Past First Lieutenant, Motor Transport Corps, 

School No. 1, U. S. A., A. E. F. 
WILLIAM EARNS WORTH, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
J. WARREN FELLOWS. Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
JOHN A. FENNO, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C* 
ELI AS FIELD, Past Major J. A. G. Dept. (U. S.) Past Capt. 1st H. Q. Rgt. 

(N. H.) A. E. F.; Past Capt. Co. A, 101st Engrs. (U. S.) ; Past Capt. 

Co. A, 1st Regt. Engrs., Mass. H. G.; Past Capt. Bn. Adj.; Past 1st 

Lt. Co. A. 1st Regt. Engrs.; Past 2d Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 1st 

Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
LOWELL T. FIELD. Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
JAMES M. FISK. Past Artificer Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WESTON B. FLINT, Past Major 74th Inf., 12th Div., A. E. F.; Past Captain 

Inf. Res. Corps, U. S. A.; 1st Lieutenant O. R. C, Inf. Sec, U. S. A. 

Past Corpl. Co. D, T. C. C. * 



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CHARLES C. FOSTER, Major and Surgeon, First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; 

Past Brigadier General, Surgeon General Mass.; Past Maj. and Surg. 

5th Inf., M. V. M.; Past Capt. and Asst. Surg. 5th Inf., M. V. M. * 
GEORGE B. FOX, Second Lieutenant Co. D, First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G. * 
WALTER B. C. FOX, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
HAROLD L. FRENCH, Past Sgt. Co. G, 19th Inf., Mass. S. G. * 
LEONARD A. FRINK, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
HENRY H. FULLER, Past Captain Co. G, 19th Inf., Mass. S. G.; Past 1st 

Lt. Co. G, 19th Inf. Mass. S. G. * 
HECTOR G. R. GAI, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
GEORGE P. GARDNER, Past Captain A. D. C. Brig. Staff, M. V. M.; Fine 

Member; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
LOUIS GRANDGENT, Past Major Inf. U. S. A.. A. E. F., Army Candidates 

School; Past Captain Co. K, 30th U. S. Inf., 3d Div., A. E. F.; 

Com'd Co. E, 101st Inf. 26th Div., A. E. F.; Past Capt. U. S. A., O. 

R. C; Past 1st Lt. U. S. A., O. R. C. Honorary * 
LINCOLN GRANT, Past Member National Defense Commission; Past Sgt. 

Co. D, I. C. C. * 

JAMES R. GRIFFITH. Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. * 

EDWARD K. HALL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

ROSWELL G. HALL, Major, Ord. Dept.; Past 1st Lt. Ord. Officer, 1st Motor 

Corps, Mass. S. G. Honorary * 
HENRY R. HALLETT. Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
RALPH H. HALLETT, Past Lt. Col. and Maj. (U. S.) Gen. Staff; Past 

Capt. and Adjt. 101st Engineers (U. S.) 26th Div., A. E. F.; Past 

Capt. and Adjt. 1st Regt. Mass. Engrs., N. G.; Past 1st Lt. and Adjt., 

I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. A. I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. 

Honorary * 
GEORGE H. HALLOWTELL, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
ROBERT E. HAMILTON, Major (U. S.) Q. M. C. (unassigned) ; Past Acting 

I. C. C. Q. M. and 1st Lt.; Past 1st Lt. Co. C, I. C. C; Past 2d 

Lt. Co. B, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
THOMAS J. HAMMOND, Past Maj. (U. S.) 104th Inf. 26th Div., A. E. F.; 

Past Capt. 104th Inf., 26th Div:, A. E. F.; Past Capt Co. I, 2d Inf. 

M. V. G.; Past Maj. Ord. Dept. Mass.; Past 1st and 2d Lts. Co. I, 2d 

Regt., M. V. M. 
LOUIS A. HANSCOM, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. ■= 
WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2d Lt. Col. Mass. N. G. Retired; Past 1st Lieut. 

Ordnance Officer, I. C. C; Past First Lieutenant Co. C, I. C. C; Past 

1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary =^= 
DONALD HEATH, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
FREDERIC HEWEY, Past Second Lieutenant, Asst. to the Adjutant, 101st 

Engineers, A. E. F.; Past Sgt. Maj. 101st Engrs. A. E. F.; Past Sgt. 

Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
FRANCIS L. HIGGINSON, Fine Member, I. C. C; Past Member Co. D, I. C 

C; Past First Lieutenant Co. D, I. C. C. 
ANDREW A. HIGHLANDS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
EVERETT S. HILTON, Member First Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 
FRANKLIN W. HOBBS, Fine Member, I. C. C; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C 
WILLIAM F. HOLLINGS, Past Second Lieutenant Co. D, First Motor Corps, 

M. S. G. Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
JOHN T. HOLLIS, Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, 14th Inf. M. S. G.; Past Member Co. D, 

I. C. C. * 
EDWARD H. HOVT, Major 2d Bn., First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; Past Capt. 

Co. B, First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G.; Past Capt. Co. C, I. C. C; 

Past 1st Lieut. Co. C, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. B, 1. C. C; Past 1st 

Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
WILLIAM 0. HUNT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
GORDON IRELAND, Past Captain, U. S. A.; Past 1st Lt. Signal Corps, 

N. Y. N. G. 



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ARCHIBALD L. JACKSON, 2d Lt. Inf. O. R. C; Past Second Lt. Inf. U. S. 

A. * 
ROBERT JACKSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
ROBERT T. JACKSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
CARLETON D. JACOBS, Past Major Corps Engrs., U. S. A.; Past Capt. and 

Topographical Officer, 101st Engrs., A. E. F.; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, 

I. C. C. Honorary * 
LAWRENCE D. JENKINS, Past First Lieutenant Inf. U. S. A.; Past Second 

Lieutenant Inf., A. E. F. 
LAWRENCE W. JENKINS, Lt. CoL 15th Inf.. Mass. S. G.; Past Major 15th 

Inf., Mass. S. G.; Major Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Major M. V. M., 

Retired; Past Major 2nd Corps Cadets, M. V. M.; Past Isit Lt. and 

Adjt. 2nd Corps Cadets, M. V. M. Honorary * 
MacGREGOR JENKINS, Past Member Co. C, First Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 
CHARLES H. JOHNSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
LAURENCE H. H. JOHNSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
ALLEN C. JONES, Ensign U. S. Naval Reserve * 
FREDERIC W. JONES, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
EDMUND S. KELLEY, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
EDWARD L. KENT, Past First Lieutenant Co. C, First Motor Corps, M. S. 

G.; Past Second Lieutenant Co. D, First Motor Corps, M. S. G. ; Past 

1st Sgt. Co. D, C. C. Honorary * 
HARRY B. KIRTLAND, Major N. G. Reserve, Ohio, Past Member Co. D, 

I. C. C. * 
CARLETON KNIGHT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
JOHN C. KNIGHT. Past Captain Co. E, 69th N. Y. Guard; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, 

I. C. C. Honorary * 
FRANCIS J. KOVACH, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary 
WILLAM D. LAMBERT, Capt. (U. S.) Q. M. R. C; Past 1st Lt. (U. S.) Q. 

M. C, A. E. F.; Past 2d Lt. (U. S.) Q. M. C; Past 2d Dt. (U. S.) 

Inf., Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C. 
WILLIAM T. LAMBERT, Major Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Capt. Eng. Brig. 

Staff, M. V. M. * 
HORACE Z. LANDON, Past Capt. Co. B, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., 26th Div.. A. 

E. F. (German Prison Camp) Past Capt. Co. B, 1st Regt. Mass. 

Engrs., N. G.; Past 1st Lieut. Co. B, 1st Regt. Mass. Engrs. N. G. * 
GEORGE W. LANGDON. Major Ordnance Mass. N. G.; Capt. Mass. N. G. Ret; 

Past 1st Lt. U. S. Guards; Past 1st Lt. U. S. Vol. (War with Spain) ; 

Past 1st Lt. I. R. P. 8th Inf.. M. V. M.; Past 1st 8th Inf., M. V. M. * 
WILLIAM C. LANGDON, Past Member Go. D, I. C. C. 
HENRY G. LAWSON, Past Captain U. S. A., A. E. F. * 
EUGENE H. LEACH, Major National Guard Reserve N. H.; Past Member 

Co. D, I. C. C. 
FRANCIS H. LINCOLN. Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. 
HENRY W. LINCOLN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
EDWARD IRVING LOCKE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
CHARLES E. LOUD, First Lieutenant and Supply Officer, First Motor Corps, 

Mass. S. G. : Past First Lieutenant Co. A, I. C. C; Past Second Lieu- 
tenant Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

Treasurer I. C. C, 101st Engrs. Vet. Association. 
JAMES S. LOVE, Past Major Gen. Staff Corps; Div. Adjt. 78th Div. U. S., A. 

E. F.; Past Maj. Infy.; Past Capt. Infy., U. S. A.; Past 1st Lt. Infy., 

U. S. A. * 
FREDERICK S. LOVIS, Past Sgt. Co. D. I. C. C. Honorary * 
BENJAMIN S. LUTHER, First Lieut. Eng. Officer, First Motor Corps, Mass. 

S. G.; Past Second Lieutenant Co. D, I. C. C; Honorary * 
ENOCH W. LYMAN, Past Mess Sgt. Co. D, 101st Engineers, A. E. F. Past 

Cook Co. D. 101st Engrs.; Past Mem'ber Co. D, I. C. C. 
DAVID J. MALONEY. Past Corp. Co. D. I. C. C. * 



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WILLIAM E. MARBLE, Past Lt. Col. Ord. Officer, U. S. A.; Past Major Ord- 
nance Officer,32d Div., Army of Occupation, A. E. F.; Past Major 
Q. M. C, "J. S. A.; Past Captain 0. R. C, U. S. A. * 

JOHN R. MARVIN, Past Capt. Co. G, 550th Inf. Michigan State Troops, 
March 28, 1918; Past 1st Lt. Co. G, 550th Inf. M. S. T. 1917; Past 
2d Lt. Co. G, 550th Inf. M. S. T. 1917; Past 1st Sgt. Co. G, 550th 
Inf. M. S. T. 1917; Enlisted, May 24, 1917; Past p\-t. Co. D, I. C. C. * 

WILLIAM X. McKENNA, JR., Past Pvt. Aviation Service, U. S. A., A. E. F.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

ARCHIBALD McMILLAN, Past Captain Ord. Dept., U. S. A.; Past 1st Lt. 
Ord. I. R. P. 6th Mass. Infy., M. V. M. * 

ROBERT W. MacMILLAX, Past Capt. Engrs. U. S.; Past 1st Lt. U. S. 1st 
Corps Engrs. School, A. E. F.; Past 2d Lt. Co. D, 101st Engrs.; 
Enl. U. S. 1st Sgt. Co. B, 101st Engrs. from Jan. 29-May 29, 1917, 
Co. B, I. C. C. * 

GEORGE D. MESTOX, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

WILLIAM T. MILLER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

JOHX C. MILLIKEX, Past 2d Lt. Co. D, 2.5th U. S. Engrs.. A. E. F.; Past 
Member Co. D. I. C. C. 

FRAXK C. MOXTGOMERY, Past Member Co. D, I. C C. * 

CHARLES B. MORRILL, Past Corp. Co. D. I. C. C. Honorary * 

NORMAX F. MORSE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

PERCY L. MOSES, Capt. Inf. Sec, U. S. R. C; Past 1st Lt. U. S. Guards, 
U. S. A. * 

FORREST B. MOULTON, Past Major, 10th Infy., Mass. S. G.; Instructor of 
Draftees, Mass.; Past Capt. Co. G, 10th Inf. Mass. S. G.; Past Mem- 
ber Co. D, I. C. C. 

CHARLES A. NEWHALL, Past First Sergeant Co. B, First Motor Corps, M. 
S. G.; Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

ELBRIDGE K. XEWHALL, Past Pay Sergt., First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; 
Past Q. M. Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorarj' * 

HORATIO XE^^^^ALL, Past Sergeant Co. D, 101st Engineers, A. E. F.; Sgt. 
Inst. (U. S.) to the 6th Engrs. Training Regt. * 

EDWIX B. XIELSEX, Past Major, Surgeon, 101st Engineers, U. S. A.. A. E. 
F.; Past Major, Surgeon Mass. M. C, Attached to I. C. C; Past 1st 
Lieutenant Asst. Surg. Mass. M. C, Attached to I. C. C. ; Past 1st 
Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

BARTLETT S. XORCROSS, Past Captain, Adjutant. Replacement Engrs., U. 
S. A. Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. 

WINTHROP I. XOTTAGE, Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. * 

CURTIS D. XOYES, SR., Past Major, Staff of Comd'r.-in-Chief. Honorary * 

CURTIS D. XOYES, JR., Past 2d Lt. 301st Bn. Am. Tank Corps, British E. 
F., Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

JOHX W. XOYES. Past Sergeant Co. D, 101st Engineers. U. S. A., A. E. F.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

RALPH H. NUTTER. Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

GEORGE B. OBER, Past 2d Lt. U. S. A., Air Service; Past Member Co. D. 
I. C. C. 

HERBERT FOSTER OTIS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

ROBERT TREAT PAIXE. Past Captain 5th Co. Prov. Militia Mass. (Span- 
ish War) : Fine Member, I. C. C; Past Member Co. D. I. C. C. 

FREDERIC PARKER, Past Lt. Comdr. U. S. X. Class 4, Industrial Naval 
Force. Past Ensign, U. S. N. 

HAHRY S. PARKER. Past 1st Lt. U. S. Guards, U. S. A.: Past 2d Lt. U. S. 
Guards: Past 1st Lt. Co. G. 14th Inf., Mass S. G.: Past 1st Lt. Bn. 
Adj. 5th Inf. M. V. M.; Past 2d Lieutenant Q. M. 5th Inf. M. V. M. 

MAURICE W. PARKER, Past Captain, Ord. Dept., Mass. Attached 6th Mass. 
Infy., M. V. M.; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

GEORGE E. PARSONS, Past Captain Q. M., 101st Engrs., U. S. A., A. E. F.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 



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LEAVITT C. PARSONS, Past Captain, U. S. A.; Past 1st Infy., U. S. A. 

Asst. to Adjt., 26th Div., A. E. F.; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
CHARLES S. PENHALLOW, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
HOLTEN B. PERKINS, Past Colonel, 4tli Pioneer Inf., U. S. A., A. E. F. 

Past Lt. Col. 101st Engrs. (U. S.) Lt. Col. 1st Regt. Engrs. (Mass.) 

Maj., I. C. C; Capt. Co. C, I. C. C, 1st Lt. Co. B, I. C. C, 2d 

Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; 1st Sgt. Co. B, I. C. C. Honorary * 
EDWIN RUTHVEN PERRY, Past Captain Co. A, 1st Infy., Oklahoma N. G. 

Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
SHERMAN PERRY, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WINTHROP I. PERRY, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
CHARLES PFAFF, Brig. Gen. Retired; Col. 11th Inf., 4th Brig. M. S. G.; 

Past Col. l.st Regt. H. A.; Past Major, 1st Inf.; Past Capt. Co. A, 1st 

Regt. Inf. * 
M. VASSAR PIERCE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
RICHARD PIGEON, Sgt. First Motor Corps, Mass. S. G. * 
METCALF A. POLLEY, Past Sergt. Co. D, 101st Engrs., Past Member Co. 

•D, I. C. C. 
CHESTER C. POPE, Past -Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

SAMUEL D. POPE, Past Major, 303d Ammunition Train, 78th Div., A. E. F.* 
ALEXANDER S. PORTER, JR., Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
LESLIE D. PRIEST, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
ROBERT J. PRUYN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
WILLIAM LOWELL PUTNAM, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
JOSEPH W. REVERE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, 

I. C. C. Honorary 
WILLIAM P. RICHARDS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Sgt, Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WILLOUGHBY F. RICHARDSON, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C, Past Sgt. 

Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
GEORGE A. ROCKWELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
CHARLES H. ROLLINS, Lt. Col. 11th Inf. Mass. S. G.; Major Mass. N. G. 

Ret.; Past Capt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 

2nd Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. A, I. C. C. Honorary * 
HENRY E. RUSSELL, Past Colonel Staff Comd'r.-in-Chief. * 
JOSEPH B. RUSSELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
ARTHUR H. SARGENT, Past Major Am. Red Cross Organization; Past 

Major Div. Staff Mass. S. G.; Past Captain Supply Officer 11th Inf. 

M. S. G. Honorary * 
EDWARD H. SARGENT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
JOHN W. SANGER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
WILLIAM H. SAYWARD, JR., Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
GEORGE C. SCOTT, Past 2d Lt. Co. B, Igth Inf., U. S. A., 1st Div. A. E. F. * 
CHARLES P. SHILLABER, Member First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; Past S^. 

Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
WILLIAM S. SIMMONS, Colonel Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Lt. Col. Mass. N. 

G. Retired. Asst. to The A. G. Mass.; Past Lt. Col. A. G. Mass.; Pasit 

Capt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. A, 

I. C. C, Ssjt. Maj. I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
ADELBERT J. SMITH, Past Memlber Co. D, I. C. C. 
JOSEPH D. SNELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

ALBERT W. SPARROW, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary (not Vet.) 
STUART PAUL SPEER, Past Captain Infy., U. S. A. * 
FRANK S. SPENCER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
HARRY L. SPENCER, Past 1st Lt. Co. D, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., A. E. F.; 

Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
VIBE K. SPICER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
JOHN WINTHROP SPOONER, Past 1st Lt. Co. A, 14th Infy., Mass. S. G. 

Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 



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LESLEY H. SPOONER. Past Major. Surgeon M. C, U. S. A.; Past Captain 
Asst. Surgeon M. C, U. S. A. * 

JESSE F. STEVENS, The Adjutant General, Mass., Brigadier General; Past 
The Adjutant General Col. Mass.; Past Lt. Col. A. L G.; Past Lt. 
Col. Mass. N. G. Retired; Late Major I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. C, I. 
C. C; Past 2d Lt. Co. D, I. C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C C. Hon- 
orary * 2d Vice-President and Curator I. C. C. 101st Engrs. Vet. Assn. 

THOMAS F. STODDARD, Member First Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 

JOHN H. STORER, Mem'ber First Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 

ROY E. STURTEVANT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

MICHAEL H. SULLIVAN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C; Past Sgt. Co. D, 
I. C. C. Honorary * 

CARROLL J. SWAN, Past Major Engineers, U. S. A.; Past Captain Co. D, 
101st Engineers, U. S. A., A. E. F. ; Past 1st Lieut. First Mass. En- 
gineers; Past 2nd Lieut. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JESSE G. SWIFT, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

HARRY M. TAYLOR, First Lieut. Co. D, First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; 
Past 2nd Lt. First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. 
Honorary * 

JOHN ALLEN TAYLOR, Past Member, Co. D, I. C. C. * 

WALTER H. THACHER, Sergeant Inf. N. Y. G, 1919; Past Member Co. D, 
I. C. C. 

NATHANIEL H. THAYER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

RODNEY THAYER, Past Member, Co. D, I. C. C. * 

THOMAS B. TICKNOR, Major, Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Capt. Co. A, I. C. 
C; Past 1st Lt. Adjt. I. C. C; Past 1st Lt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

ODIN TOWLE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

A. ROY TRIBBLE. Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

ROBERT E. TURNER, Past Sgt. 1st CI. Co. D, 101st Engs., U. S. A., A. E. F.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

FRANCIS L. UNDERWOOD, Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 

JOSHUA D. UPTON. Past Colonel, Ord. Officer, Mass. Past Member Co. D, I. 

C. C. Honorary 

AUGUSTUS L. WAKEFIELD, 2d Lt., Newton Constab. Mass. S. G. * 
EDWARD F. WALKER, Past Sergt. 1st CI. Co. D, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., A. 

E. F. ; Past Member Co. U, 1. C. C* 
WILLIAM WALKER, Past Corp. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary 
PAUL BARRON V/ATSON, Fine Member. I. C. C; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
CHRISTOPHER WEBB, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
WALTER L. WEEDEN, Past Captain C. A. C, Mass. N. G.; Past 1st and 2d 

Lt. C. A. C, Mass. N. G.; Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. * 
G. FRED WELDEN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
BARRETT WENDELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
JOHN T. WHEELWRIGHT, Past MenTber Co. D, I. C. C; Past Col. Gov. 

Mass.. Staff. 
LOUIS E. WHICHER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 
RENTON AVHIDDEN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C; Past Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. 

Honorary * 
WALTER E. WEICHMANN, Past 1st Lt. Infy. U. S. A. Attached Military 

Intelligence, Paris, France; Past 2d Lt. Infy., U. S. A., Washington 

D. C; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

WALTER T. WILEY, Past Captain, U. S. A. Battery A, 54th Art., A. E. F.; 

Past Captain Battery B, 71st Art., U. S. A.; Past Member Co. D, I. 

C. C. 
EDWARD F. WILLCUTT, Sgt. Co. G, 14th Inf. Mass. S. G. Honorary * 
JOSEPH N. WILLCUTT, Brig. General Mass. N. G. Retired; Past Colonel 

U. S. A., Q. M. C; Past Lt. Col, U. S. A., Q. M. C; Past Major 

Mass. N. G. Q. M. C. * 



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CHARLES J. WILLIAMS, First Commander Co. D, I. C. C. when Colonel 

Edmands first divided I. C. C. into four companies, A, B, C and D. 

now living (1920) at 5 Sudbury Rd., Concord, Mass.; Past Member 

Co. D, I. C. C. 
GARDNER B. WILLIAMS, Member First Motor Corps, M. S. G. * 
GEORGE G. WILLIAMS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary.* 
HENRY M. WILLIAMS, Member First Motor Corps, M. S. G.; Past Sgt. Co. 

D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
WEBSTER F. WILLIAMS, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 
EDWARD L. WINGATE, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C; Past Sgt. Co. D, I. 

C. C. * 
HENRY J. WINSLOW, Past Major J. A., Mass. N. G.; Past 2d Lt. Co. A, I. 

C. C; Past 1st Sgt. Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
DEXTER B. WISWELL, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary * 
CYRUS WOODMAN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

WALTER WOODMAN, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

CHARLES W. YOUNG, Enl. 1917 South Orange Unit (Sgt.) N. J. M. R. 

Honorary * 
FREDERICK W. ZEUNER, Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. * 

FRIENDS OF " LITTLE PETER " 

MRS. ANNIE (SIMMONS) ASPINWALL 

MRS. VAUGHAN D. BACON, Widow, Vaughan D. Bacon, Past Member Co. 

D, I. C. C. Artist of Original "Little Peter". 
MRS. RUTH M. BRUCE 

GEORGE W. BUNNELL, Colonel, 101st Engrs., U. S. A., A. E. F. * 

MR. HENRY G. BURKE, A. G. O., Mass. 

MR. JOHN E. CAMPBELL, A. G. O., Mass. 

WILLIAM C. CAPELLE, Brigadier General Mass. N. G. Retired; Late Asst. 
Adjt. Gen., Mass. 

MRS. MARION SIMMONS CHACE 

MRS. ELIZABETH A. CHASE, Lt.-Col. Porter B. Chase's Mother, West New- 
ton, Mass. 

MISS ANNA SIMMONS COWEN 

MISS HENRIETTA NOWELL COWEN 

MISS HESTER CUNNINGHAM 

MISS ETHEL LINCOLN DROWNE 

MR. WILFRID SIMMONS DROWNE 

MRS. GERTRUDE H. DROWNS 

MRS. HAROLD W. ESTEY, Widow, Major Harold W. Estey (Died) A. E. F.; 
Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. Honorary. 

MR. WILLARD V. FLETCHER, Father, Sergt. Clifford B. Fletcher. (Died) 
A. E. F., Co. D, 101st Engrs.; Past Member Co. D, I. C. C. 

MR. WILLIAM H. FLOWERS 

MRS. JULIA STAFFORD FRANCIS 

MRS. CHARLES B. HOWARD, Widow, Charles B. Howard, I. C. C.-lOlst 
Engrs. Veteran Ass'n. 

MR. H. DANA HUTCHINSON, Surviving Partner, William Stearns & Co., 
Boston, Mass. 

MISS FLORENCE MABEL JOSLIN 

MR. HALPH E. JOSLIN 

MRS. MAUD J. KENNEY 

MISS GEORGIANA KNOX 

MRS. OLIVE (JOHNSON) KRAUS 



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MRS. LENA SIMMONS (CHURCH) LINCOLN 

HENRY D. LLOYD, M. D. 

MRS. JOSEPH W. McCONNELL, Widow, Capt. Joseph W. McConnell (Killed 
in action) Co. A, 101st Infy., A. E. F.; Past Member Co. D, 1. C. C. 

MISS EILEEIn M. McSWEENEY 

MRS. HORATIO NEWHALL, Mother of Elbridge and Horatio Newhall, Bos- 
ton. 

HON. RICHARD OLNEY, M. C. Mass. 14th Dist., Champion of I. C. C. on 
Floor of Congi-ess, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, and 1920. 

MISS AGNES G. SCANLAN 

MRS. HARRIET (TA\XOR) SIMMONS 

MISS HARRIET M. WALCOTT, Only Sister, Capt. William Wright Walcott, 
M. C, U. S. A., 101st Engineers, A. E. F. (Died) Past Member Co. 
d; I. C. C. 

FRANK P. WILLIAMS, Colonel, Surg. Gen'l., Mass.; Late Lt. Col. U. S. A. in 
charge of Convalescent Camp, A. E. F.; Late Major, M. C, Mass., 
attached to 8th Inf., M. V. M.; Late Capt. Asst. Surg, attached 8th 
Inf., M. V. M. 

CECIL P. WILSON, Capt. Supply Officer, 10th Inf., Mass. S. G.; Late 2d Lt. 
Bn. Supply Officer, 10th Inf. Mass. S. G. * 



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^n ^etnoviant 




AMORY AUSTIN 

Januaiv, 1920 

ELMER N. BUSWELL 

Died overseas from wounds, in German prison, 1918. (Sergeant) 

ERVIN E CROOK 

June, 1919 

EDWARD E. DEARBORN 

May, 1920 

RALPH O. DURRELL 

March, 1919 

HAROLD W. ESTEY 

Died overseas (Pneumonia) 28 October, 1918, Dunkirk, France. (Major) 

JOHN J. M. FAIRBANK 

March, 1920, First Motor Corps (Captain) 

CLIFFORD B. FLETCHER 

Died overseas (Disease) 9 January, 1918, Bordeaux, France. (Sergeant) 

LAWRENCE HAUGHTON 

August, 1920 

KENNETH E. HENDERSON 

Died overseas of wounds, 15 November, 1918, accidentally injured by shell, 
12 November, 1918, Bras, France. (Sergeant) 

JOHN C. HOLLIS 

Father of John T. Mollis. June, 1919 

CHARLES B. HOWARD 

October, 1919 

PARKER B. JONES 

Killed in action overseas, 1918, France, Twenty-third U. S. Infantry. 
(Second Lieutenant) 

JOSEPH W. McCONNELL 

Killed in action overseas, 12 September, 1918, France, One-hundred-and first 
Infantry. (Captain) 

HENRY S. POTTER, jR. 

August, 1920 

FRANCIS W. SARGENT 

January, 1920 

ARTHUR E. THAYER 

February, 1920 

WILLIAM W. WALCOTT 

Died overseas (Tuberculosis, result of being gassed) 16 March, 1919, 
Le Mans, France. (Captain, M. C. Onehundred-and-first Engineers) 

LUTHER H. WIGHTMAN 

February, 1919. (Formerly First Lieutenant, I. C. C.) 

EDGAR N. WILLIAMS 

December, 1919 



Above were Past Members Company D, I. C. C. prior to 29 May, 1917 

(Organization then changed to 
First Corps Cadets — First Regiment Engineers, Massachusetts National Guard) 

THIS CARD AS OF SEPT.. 1920 

Last Memoriam List before this, published, March, 1918 

(corrected list 14 SEPf.. 1920.) 



PAST MEMBERS, CO. D, I. C. C, M. V. M., and M. N. G. 

Boston, August 25, 1917. 

"D" Company of the 101st Regiment of Engineers (Co. D, 
I. C. C.) probably goes to France next week, 250 strong, with CAR 
ROLL J. SWAN as Captain. The Company is practically without 
funds. Many of the men have no means at all. No pay has been 
received from the United States Government. 

The I. C. C. Veteran Association is straining every nerve to 
help the Regiment as a whole, to take care of the Armory, and to 
organize the Motor Corps. 

The Captain needs $500 to $1000. 

Let " D " look after its own — and do it now. 

Committee 
WILLIAM S. SIMMONS 
JESSE F. STEVENS 
HENRY M. WILLIAMS 
WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2nd 
ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL 

Kindly make checks to 
ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL, Treas. (writer of above) 
79 Milk street, Boston. 

SOME EARLY RESPONSES 



$25. WILLIAM S. SIMMONS 

5, HENRY M. WILLIAMS 

10. WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2nd. 

5. JESSE F. STEVENS 

25. ELBRIDGE K. NE 

25. CHARLES H. CROS; 

15. WALTER ATHERTON 

5. ALBERT M. CHANDLE 

25. EDWARD L. KENT 

10. EDWARD N. CHASE 

10. J. F. HOLLIS 

5. HARRY TAYLOR 

25. JOHN B. FALLON 

25. CHARLES E. LOUD 

5. J. W. SPOONER 

10. CURTIS D. NOYES 

10. GEORGE A. DILL 

25. ROSWELL G. HALL 




J. LINFIELD DAMON 
FRED S. LOVIS 
J. G. SWIFT 
G. B. WILLIAMS 

HUR H. DAMON 
lAM F. HOLLINGS 
DWARD H. HOYT 

F. WILLCUTT 
ENTON WHIDDEN 

PAST MEMBER C. H. Rollins 
RTHUR C. BRIGGS 
ARLES P. SHILLABER 
SARGENT 
RLES S. PENHALLOW 
M. BACON 
L. BENNETT 
EVERETT S. HILTON 
Total Amount for a "Starter" 



(See Later Bulletins) 



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PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

SPECIAL AID COMMITTEE 

Boston, September 28, 1917 
The undersigned, representing on your behalf, "the spirit of 
Old 'D'", which it is hoped, will endure for generations and 
which has already made its presence felt throughout all branches 
of Corps endeavor, take occasion to thank their Comrades for the 
hearty response to the appeal for funds, dated August 25, 1917, and 
give below the names of 94 contributors (all " D " men), with the 
information that the sum of $1200, was handed to Captain CARROLL 
J. SWAN by the Treasurer, Mr. ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL, before 
departure for France, and that such amount represented the entire 
cash receipts to September 24, 1917, the expenses of typewriting, 
stationery, postage and collection of such fund having been contri- 
buted as a gift to the Cause. Additional money has been received 
since September 24, 1917. 



LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 



Adams, Walter O. 
Andrews, Augustus 
Atherton, Walter 
Bacon, Lester M. 
Bennett, Edw. L. 
Blake, Dehon 
Blake, F. Minot 
Blanchard, Wm. R. 
Breed, Stephen A. 
Briggs, Arthur C. 
Brown, John F. (Hon.) 
Carr, Alfred W. 
Chandler, Albert M. 
Chapin, Edw. F. 
Chase, Edw. G. 
Chase, Edw. N. 
Churchill, Wm. W. 
Codman, Wm. C. 
Colcord, Geo. W. 
Crehore, Morton S. 
Crook, Ervin E. 
Cross, Chas. H. (Lt.) 
Gushing, Winthrop J. 
Damon, Arthur H. 
Damon, J. Linfield, Jr. 
Dill, George A. 
Dole, Chas. S. (Lt.) 
Dorr, Joseph 
Fallon, John B. 
Fenno, John A. 
Foster, Chas. G. (Brig. Gen, 
Fox, Geo. B. 



Gardner, Geo. P. (Capt.) 
Hall, Roswell, G. 
Hayes, Wm. A. 2d., (Lt.Col.) 
Higginson, Francis L. (Lt.) 
Hilton, Everett S. 
Hobbs, Franklin W. 
HoUis, John T. 
Hollings, Wm. F. 
Hoyt, Edw. H. (Capt.) 
Jenkins, MacGregor 
Kent, Edw, L. 
Knight, Carleton 
Knight, John C. 
Lincoln, H. Ware 
Loud, Chas. E. (Lt.) 
Lovis, Fred S. 
Maloney, David J. 
McMillan, Archibald (Lt.) 
Morrill, Chas. B. 
Moses, Percy L. 
Newhall, Chas. A. 
Newhall, Elbridge K. 
Nottage, Winthrop I. 
Noyes, Curtis D. (Maj.) 
Paine, Robt. T. (Capt.) 
Penhallow, Charles S. 
Perry, Sherman (Dr.) 
Pfaff, Chas. (Brig. Gen.) 
Pope, Chester C. 
Porter, Alexander S. Jr. 
) Richards, Wm. P. 



Rockwell, Geo. A. 
Rollins, Chas. H. (Maj.) 
Russell, Henry E. (Col.) 
Russell, Jos. B. 
Sargent, Arthur H. (Capt.) 
Sargent, Edw. H. 
Shillaber, Charles P. 
Simmons, Wm. S. (Lt. Col.) 
Snell, Joseph D. 
Sparrow, Albert W. 
Spooner, J. Winthrop 
Spooner, Lesley H. (Capt.) 
Stevens, Jesse F. (Col.) 
Stoddard, Thos. F. 
Storer, John H. 
Sullivan, M. H. (Hon.) 
Swift, Jesse G. 
Taylor, Harry Melville 
Taylor, J. Allen 
Thayer, Nathaniel N. 
Underwood, Francis L. 
Webb, Christopher 
Whicher, Louis E. 
Whidden, Renton 
Weeden, Walter W. (Capt.) 
Willcutt, Edw. F. 
Willcutt, Jos. N. (Maj.) 
WiUiams, Chas. J. (Capt.j 
Williams, Gardner B. 
Williams, Henry M. 
Winslow, Henry J. ( Maj.) 



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" Hike " — Keep Up There ! 

COMMITTEE 

WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2d. JESSE F. STEVENS 

ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL HENRY M. WILLIAMS 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS 

P. S. Hingham Camp-Ground 

Winter Quarters-Under-Mess-Hall 
Sept. 28, 1917. 

Have just got back today from that " Flag-Raisin" on Boston 
Common, held two weeks ago today and heard on the road that our 
fellers had "pulled out" for " Nobody-Knows- Where", and I must 
tell you I felt mighty lonesome when I got home. 

I want to say too, for the benefit of those of our fellers who are 
so modest that they do not like to see their names in public on con- 
tribution lists, that it is not too late for them to change their minds, 
and that I am making arrangements with the " Fore River Works" 
for an adjustable " Peeryscope" and would gladly take their offer- 
ings overseas, furnishing my own power, if GEORGE GUSHING 
would take my place here. 

The addressed postal card enclosed is for your "confidential" 
remarks or apologies. 

" Little Peter. " 



PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

SPECIAL AID COMMITTEE 

Boston, December 4, 1917. 
In connection with the announcement of this Committee, giv- 
ing amount and names of Contributors to Fund for Company D, 
(I. C. C.) 101st Engineers, 26th Division, U.S.A., now overseas 
dated 28th September 1917, further information is tendered that a 



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CHRISTMAS GIFT for our comrades in the field has been trans- 
mitted to Capt. CARROLL J. SWAN, the Company Commander, 
consisting of a draft for $210.00, which amount represents additional 
contributions to date, to the number of 24, the entire list of donors 
being designated herein (118 names, $1410.00), for the purpose of 
record and as a lasting memorial to the CORPS LOYALTY and to 
the MUTUAL REGARD which has always existed in the hearts 
of " D " men. 



LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 



Adams, Walter O. 
*Alden, Charles H. (Capt.) 

Andrews, Augustus (Lt.) 
*Andrews, William A. 

Atherton, Walter 

Bacon, Lester M. 
*Bassett, J. Colby 

Bennett, Edward L. 

Blake, Dehon 

Blake, F. Minot 

Blanchard, William R. 

Breed, Stephen A. 

Briggs, Arthur C. 

Brown, John F. (Hon. ) 

Carr, Alfred W. 

Chandler, Albert M. 

Chapin, Edward F. 

Chase, Edward G. 

Chase, Edward N. 

Churchill, William W. 

Codman, William C. 

Colcord, George W. 

Crehore, Morton S. 

Crook, Ervin E. 

Cross, Charles H. (Lt.) 
*Cunningham, Frederick 

Gushing, Winthrop J. 

Damon, Arthur H. (Lt.) 

Damon, J. Linfield, Jr. 

Dill, George A. 

Dole, Charles S. (Lt.) 

Dorr, Joseph 
*Douglas, Richard (Capt.) 
*Emerson, William R. P. 

(Maj.) 
*Fairbank, John J. M. (Lt.) 

Fallon, John B. 

Fenno, John A. 

Foster, Charles C. 
(Brig. Gen.) 

Fox, George B. 



^^Fox, Walter B. C. 
*Frink, Leonard A. 

Gardner, George P. (Capt.) 
*Grant, Lincoln 
*Hall, Edward K. 

Hall, Roswell G. 

Hayes,Wm.A.2d(Lt.Col.) 

Higginson, Francis L. (Lt.) 

Hilton, Everett S. 

Hobbs, Franklin W. 

Hollings, Wm. F. (Lt.) 

Hollis, JohnT. (Lt.) 

* Howard, Charles B. (Ens.) 
Hoyt, Edward H. (Capt.) 

*Jenkins, Lawrence W. 

(Lt. Col.) 
Jenkins, MacGregor 
*Johnson, Charles H. 

* Johnson, Laurence H. H. 
*Jones, Frederick W. 

Kent, Edward L. (Lt.) 
Knight, Carleton 
Knight, John C. 
Lincoln, H. Ware 
Loud, Chas. E. (Lt.) 
Lovis, Fred S. 
Maloney, David J. 
McMillan, Archibald (Lt.) 
•Miller, William T. 
Morrill, Charles B. 
Moses, Percy L. 
Newhall. Charles A. 
Newhall, Elbridge K. 
Nottage, Winthrop L 
Noyes, Curtis D. (Maj.) 
Paine, Robert Treat (Capt.) 
Penhallow, Charles S. 
Perry, Sherman (Dr.) 
Pfaff, Charles (Brig. Gen.) 
Pope, Chester C. 
Porter, Alexander S., Jr 



Richards, Wm. P. 
"Richardson, Willoughby F. 
Rockwell, George A. 
Rollins. Charles H. (Maj.) 
Russell, Henry E. (Col.) 
Russell, Joseph B. 
Sargent, Arthur H. (Capt.) 
Sargent, Edward H. 
Shillaber, Charles P. 
Simmons, William S. 

(Lt. Col.) 
Snell, Joseph D. 
Sparrow, Albert W. 
Spooner, J. Winthrop (Lt.) 
Spooner, Lesley H. (Capt.) 
Stevens, Jesse F. (Col.) 
Stoddard, Thomas F. 
Storer, John H. 
SuUivan, M. H. (Hon.) 
Swift, Jesse G. 
Taylor, Harry M. (Lt.) 
Taylor, J. Allen 
Thayer, Nathaniel N. 
Underwood, Francis L. 
Webb, Christopher 
Weeden, Walter L. (Capt.) 

* Wheelwright, John T. (Col.) 
Whicher, Louis E. 
Whidden, Renton 

*Wightman, Luther H. (Lt.) 
Willcutt, Edward F. 
Willcutt, Joseph N. (Maj.) 
Williams, Charles M. 

(Capt.) 
Williams, Gardner B. 

* Williams, George G. 
Williams, Henry M. 

"Wingate, Edward L. 
Winslow, Henry J. (Maj.) 
*Woodman, Walter 

* Young, Charles W. 



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COMMITTEE 

WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2d ^. . , JESSE F. STEVENS 

ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL^^IJ^^SltttaH HENRY M. WILLIAMS 
WILLIAM S. SIMMONS (^XtttXUQB 

POSTSCRIPT A 

1. Above list cove^Nms^ ^gnber/f ' D " I. C. C. from 1873 
(corps first divided into 4 CDsifSr^i^a^y^od of 43 years.) 

2. Names marked * arefp,^3HieB to those published Septem- 
ber 28, 1917, by this commits ev'^ xJ- 

3. All collection and ai^o^cement expense contributed. 

4. Advices state that /dl^Ss;>te5^ep^ France on date of its 
176th anniversary ( wondejf i/r^^^^^e^c^^) . The occasion was fit- 
tingly observed at " Offic^^ CluayCcali^' 'Spotted Dog " by per- 
manent staff), by a dinner, perrrussion being granted for Organ- 
ization to commemorate occasioi/in whatever manner it desired by 
Commandant of port of disembarkation, (fine type of British 
colonel), made unexpected speech of welcome, saying many pleas- 
ant things about our country and the Corps Organization, to which 
the commanding officer, (Major Porter B. Chase), made fitting reply. 
Toasts were drank and the evening passed with songs, recitations 
and dances by the assembled officers. 

PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

(A CHRISTMAS DINNER IN FRONT LINE TRENCHES IN FRANCE) 

Col. William S. Simmons, France, Jan. 20, 1918. 

Boston, Mass., U. S. A. 
P. O. Box 1587. 
My dear Colonel: 

Many thanks for your good wishes and the circular to the past members of 
Company D. It is a very interesting document and those connected with the work 
can little understand what a great help they are to the old company. It is doing 
great work and tho not now in my battalion I watch over it with a fatherly eye and 
know that it is good and that every man in it is the better for knowing how all the 
old past members stand behind them. 

Your Old New England Pumpkin Pie Christmas unfortunately (?) was not for 
me. I was at that time in the French front line trenches in a dugout. I had a won- 
derful Christmas dinner, however, also in a dugout, at Headquarter's mess. We 
had oysters on the shell, soup, carp, roast chicken, cheese and a wonderful pastry 
which was cooked in an oven made of an empty 5 gal. kerosene can and for music 
we had German 3 and 6 in. shells. It was a remarkable Christmas for me and one 
long to be remembered. The afternoon was a typical New England one with a 
heavy fall of snow, and both sides, seemingly by mutual consent, ceased firing 
until about 7.30 in the evening and being a full moon it was a wonderful evening. 

The honor comes to me to be the first one in the regiment to go to the front and 
also to be the first to fire a shot at the enemy as I pulled the lanyard on a French 
155 (6 in.) on my trip. It was wonderful and very exciting at times and I know the 
sound of all sorts of Bosche projectiles, some of which exploded closer to me than 



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was in any way comfortable. 50 feet away from a 3 in. shell loaded with high ex- 
plosive could be called fairly close particularly when one is above ground with no 
protection but a " tin hat ". However I am here to tell the tale so why worry. 

We certainly had a fine celebration of the 176th anniversary and one long to be 
remembered. We thought of you all many times and we all think of you many 
more times than you have any idea of. 

Give my kindest regards to all my friends at home and say I am well, contented 
and as busy as I can well be. For yourselC\ccept my best wishes for a happy and 
prosperous New Year, a long lif^^nd a m^rr^ one. 

^erysj^ferely, 
O. K. '""■\ir>f^"-l^?V^Sgd) PORTER B. CHASE. 

Porter B. Chase. 
Major, 101st Engrs. 




150 copies to " D " Past Members 



(SGT. HORATIO NEV\ffIALL'S>#ETTER) 

France, March 7, 1918 
Dear Mother : 

As you probably know by now I am at the front, and I find it most interesting 
and instructive. The Engineers for mine every time. I would rather be a Sergeant 
of Engineers than a Lieutenant of Infantry. If there is any dirty work to do the 
Infantry get it every time and in addition to that they live in the trenches, while we 
have been living in large dugouts back and only go in when there is work to be 
done. 

I have been separated from the Company for a little while, and am in charge of 
a very good detail, doing some most interesting work for the French. 

We are living with the French, and eating their rations, and they are first rate. 

You have doubtless heard letters giving very glowing accounts of a little inci- 
dent that happened to my detail on the way to our new palatial residence, a good 25 
metres under rock. 

Some of these accounts were fine pieces of literature (as I can vouch for) but 
perhaps enlarged on the danger of our experience. The truth of it is that we were 
going over a deathly quiet road at night and Fritz decided to make a raid, which 
thanks to our artillery was soon ended, much in our favor. You probably read 
about it in the papers, I did. Suddenly there was a terrible noise as our artillery 
opened all up at once to form the barrage, but for a few minates we did n't know for 
sure which way they were going and to be sure some were intended for us but 
did n't find us. There were illuminating rockets and all the fixings. We decided 
that some of the near-by shell holes were the best place for us, and later found some 
dugouts in which we took shelter. It was an anxious moment for me as my men 
were abroad all over creation, but we all got together and arrived at about mid- 
night. I got to bed at 2. 

This A. M. at 3, I went with a French Sergeant to see the French Infantry 
digging trenches. 

I am well and feeling in best of spirits. This is living * * * 

HORATIO 

P. S. Since writing this letter I have received 3 papers from telling of the 

sinking of the Antilles and some Baker's Chocolate from you. 

Thanks to you all. H. 



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" Houlihan ", Little Peter's Rival, Co. A, I. C. C. 



PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

SPECIAL AID COMMITTEE 

Boston, April 12, 1918. 

The following letter from Captain SWAN of our Active Com- 
pany Overseas will be of interest to our fellow " D " men, and it is 
earnestly hoped that the Fortunes of War will spare our gallant 
comrades for a safe return to their Loved Ones at Home, especially 
in the light of the present crisis, in which the American Troops 
bid fair to become heavily engaged. 

If any great catastrophe necessitating further expenditure, be- 
falls our fellow members, this committee feels assured that a future 
appeal for funds will be met in " the old ' D ' way". 

The accompanying IN MEMORIAM CARD denotes the pass- 
age of time. 

lOlST U, S. ENGINEERS " 

Mr. Elbridge K. Newhall, France, February 27, 1918. 

79 Milk St., Boston, Mass. 
My dear Elbridge : 

I think I acknowledged receipt of the last $210.00, the balance of the money our 
splendid Veteran crowd raised for us, anyway, here are our thanks again. 

As you may have heard, we are now at the front, and in a position where this 
money is of even greater benefit than at any time since we left America. 

We are all enjoying life thoroughly and seeing things that we have read about 
and longed to see ever since the war started. 

Although there is a large amount of shelling and other fireworks here every 
day, not a man in this Company has been injured yet. The boys are in splendid 
spirits, are becoming husky and behaving themselves better than you can imagine. 

Before I came over here I heard weird stories about troops in the field and their 
moral character, but I can assure you, and all the Veterans that the 248 men now 



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in the Company are ten times better in every way than any 248 men you can pick 
at random in civil Ufe. 

Am mighty glad that I succeeded in getting away from the General Staff and in 
returning to my Company. I suppose I should have been complimented with the 
job I had at General Headquarters, but I cannot tell you how I hated it and longed 
to be back with D Company. I brought every influence to bear that I could, and 
finally got away with it. Now I am happier and more contented than at any time I 
can remember in my life. . 

Now in regard to the Y. M. C. A. From personal observation here, I think the 
Y. M.C.A. is doing the best work of any organization in the world for our forces, 
with all due respect to the Red Cross, various Aid Societies and others, all of whom 
mean a great deal to the boys in France. 

These Y. M. C. A. representatives, most of whom are ministers, come right in 
and pitch a tent and arrange to sell little things to the soldiers. When they are off 
duty in the evening, they help look after the men's welfare, often arranging for 
speakers, concerts and the like, and these splendid fellows push their little shacks 
clear up to the front-line trenches and serve hot chocolate to our boys when they 
come out for a few hours sleep. 

I have seen a whole lot of them, and in the short time that we had one of their 
outfit with us, I could see the wonderful effect it had with our men, both in the way 
of helping them procure little necessities, and in improving their characters morally. 

Pass the word along to people who have friends over here in any branch of the 
service that it is a good deal better to send them money and let the company com- 
mander use it judiciously and spend it for the men, than to send articles to them, 
as in the first place, the articles may never arrive ; secondly, such articles may be 
things that the men cannot use or carry with them. When we leave here, every- 
thing is to be carried on the soldier's person, as nothing is transported for him. If 
any of our friends desire to send anything, kindly inform them not to choose articles 
of clothing, such as sweaters, knitted helmets, wristers, socks, etc., as we are well 
stocked up on same. DO NOT LET THEM SEND GUM ! I think some news- 
paper must have published the crying need of gum in the American Army, for we 
have in this Company, enough to stock a good-sized store, and very few of the men 
use it. The principal articles desired for this Company are cigarettes, cigars and 
chewing tobacco, and it is safe to assume that the same needs apply to all troops of 
the American Expeditionary Forces. Of cigarettes, " LUCKY STRIKES " seem to 
be the favorite brand ; " SWEET CAPS " "pas bon", even though " DAD " did like 
them. Of course such brands as MELACHRINOS, MOGULS and PALL MALLS 
are practically unknown luxuries, but every soldier will be more than satisfied with 
LUCKY STRIKES. We have quite a little smoking tobacco. The only other 
things I should suggest would be CHOCOLATE and CANDY. All of the men seem 
to have a pretty sweet tooth, and it is well nigh impossible to obtain such sweets 
here or near here. 

With regard to the Fund the Veterans raised, I would say that we call it the 
"VETERANS' LOAN FUND" in order to handle it as requested. 

In the last Veteran Quarterly, there is an editorial concerning how we came by 
our white uniform. Note the same. Quite a coincidence. 

By the way, if Carl Loud or any one, has a supply of Cadet Veteran Quarterly 
Magazines, they would be most welcome over here. 

Your brother is in excellent health, and seems to be enjoying the life, and is a 
great help to the company in every way. 

With my best wishes to you and to all the other Veterans, I remain, 

Sincerely yours, 

CARROLL 



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COMMITTEE 

WILLIAM A. HAYES, 2d JESSE F. STEVENS 

ELBRIDGE K. NEWHALL HENRY M. WILLIAMS 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS 

POSTSCRIPT 

1. Am sorry to tell you fellers that since CARROLL SWAN 
wrote to ELBRIDGE NEWHALL, that on March 26, 1918, a state- 
ment was issued from War Department, to the effect that "PARCEL 
POST AUTHORITIES " and EXPRESS or FREIGHT companies, 
will only accept shipments for AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY 
FORCES when accompanied by a request from the soldier himself, 
approved in each individual case by his regimental or higher com- 
mander. Seems to me that the Old Post Office aint half what 
it used to be when GEORGE GUSHING was one of the HIGH 
BOSSES. 

2. This here Country havi/g\gone pretty nigh crazy on the 
MILITARY, the accom^Qying^VHO}% WHO " Book will keep 
you fellers "up to date" nvs^fefiit^jBp!^ one of them MEASLY 
TEMPERANCE TRACTS. JO^ti^LM Clysmic Spring Co.) 

3. I suppose we have gm topfaeiCev Mthis Committee when they 
tell us that everything in tftife^e^ip*;^ rj line has been contributed 
and settled for up to the pp«MlKffiMT|^, but even up to the Camp 
Ground, I heard it was comm^^ajJa^^oWr^ ir* the village" that one 
of the Committee has hej^pn totwenty-^lars " for a rainy day". 
Some folks never let go ! 1/ 

PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

(information BUREAU) 

"LITTLE PETER" 

Hingham Camp Ground, 

Fourth of July ! ! ! 1918. 
Oh, Fellers: 

Keep the old " D " camp-fires burning ! ! ! 

Have just moved from under the mess-hall to summer quarters 
on bath-house piazza. 

Have some one tell " Chris Webb " to send me a case of " Hen- 
nessey's 3 Star XOP" to help kill these east winds. I hear " Chris" 
is out on the Pacific Coast, and I hope he hasn't forgotten how the 
old stuff looks ! 

George Gushing has been "tending up fine" lately, and brings 
over the mail whenever he can get away from his "pesky mealers" 
at the " Gushing Plaza " by the Hingham Depot ! 

Here is some of it from France ! 



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April 28, 1918. 
Rec'd May 20, 1918. ( W. S. S.) 
Lt. Col. William S. Simmons, 
Adj. Gen's. Office, 

State House, Boston, Mass. 
My dear Colonel : 

We have all been having so many novel experiences and have had so much 
work to do lately that there has been little time for letter writing. However, your 
delightful letter of Feb. 24th deserves far better treatment than I have given it and 
I am apologizing for this, its tardy answer. 

It is very interesting to hear about so many of our old friends at home doing, 
in one way or another, their part in this great war. True graduates of the Corps — 
Monstrat Viam still seems to be their watchword. 

I have had letters recently from Major (Chick) Davis, Capt. Leon Foss and 
Major Fred Simonds, all are well, busy and anxious to be at the front. 

All is well with us— we are busy as we can be doing all of those things that 
Engineers are called upon to do — and incidentally initiating the infantry and ar- 
tillery into the mysteries of the tactical employment of the pick, the shovel and the 
stake-maul. They do not take to it very gracefully, but they have found out that 
the least of the engineers accomplishments are his knowledge of the manual of the 
three above mentioned tools. 

The '"unassigned list" has gobbled up Maj. Estey and Capts. Rotch, Dabney 
and Cross who are all now on staff duty. Harold wears the Croix-de-Guerre, won 
on the last front— the second of our officers to get it. 

I have seen but little of the officers of the other battalion, since we got up on 
this front — we cover a lot of ground and my own battalion takes more time than 
the days and nights are long enough for. I am getting a wonderful "night-eye" 
from riding in a motor car in the dark without lights. It is a great pastime— it was 
more interesting when I had only a motorcycle side car— now I have a Dodge tour- 
ing car. The game is to go from one place to another place, on a night that is as 
black as the inside of a cow, over roads covered with mud as slippery as soft soap, 
no chains on, no lights, no horns and no muffler cutouts, and not hit anybody, not 
get ditched and not get walked on by four clumsy footed mules or get flattened 
against the radiator of a five ton truck. If you make it, it counts five for the weak 
side. It is not recommended however, for persons of a nervous disposition. 

They say that they really have pleasant days in France and warm weather — 
they have yet to prove it to us. 

All of the boys mentioned in your letter were delighted to hear from you — I 
passed it round -and all send their best wishes to you. For myself I thank you 
again for your fine letter and shall hope to get many more. 

Very sincerely, 
O. K. POKTER B. CHASE. 

Porter B. Chase, 
Major, 101st Engrs. 



France, May 22, 1918. 
Rec'd June 14, 1918. (W. S. S.) 
Dear Mother : 

You ought to see the weather we are having now. Beautiful sunny days and 
getting hot, in fact my new quarters in a dugout are very comfortable, just like our 
coal bin in summer. I have had two good swims this week in nearby ponds and 
the water certainly was fine, about like Cotuit in August. I have moved nearer to 
the front, in fact they tell me they walk to our outposts in anywhere from ten to 



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Co. D, I. C. C. Cooks 



fifteen or twenty minutes from here, but at the present time you would never know 
there was a war except for the aeroplanes which you hear and see constantly over- 
heed, but of course if you look at the buildings you know it all right. We are used 
to seeing broken down buildings now and to living in them too. 

Lt. Palmer is in charge of this detail and I am senior Sergeant. I am living 
with him and his orderly, Jerry O'Leary, and we have the dugout to ourselves. 

Imagine a log house built underground with two entrances, one on the end and 
one on the side, with steep narrow steps going down and two gas curtains on each 
door. It is 8 or 9 yards long and about 3 yards wide. Jerry and I have built bunks 
in one end, with convenient shelves and nails to hang things on. Lt. Palmer, who 
by the way is very agreeable, has his folding camp bed in the other, and we have 
room for a good sized table and bench in the middle, also a stove. This is more 
like living in the cabin of a boat than anything I can think of. There is hardly 
room enough to stand up straight and we have the bilge and all, and a convenient 
pump to keep the water level below the floor boards, but it is very dry and com- 
fortable and affords pretty good shelter. I imagine it would stop a direct hit with 
a 155 mm shell. I haven't seen anything much bigger around here. I like very 
much going off on these little details, you feel much freer and have things more 
your own way, and then I have my own platoon and they are the men I know best. 
The Sergeants are Holmes and Fisher and the Corporals are Youlden, Greenhalge, 
Pendleton, Daltoli, Robinson and Eckman, and we have Cook Maguire and Larry 
Cluff, the medical man. 

The mail seems to come more regularly now but your letters are apt to come 
in a bunch. Please thank Mrs. Howland for the socks, etc., 1 haven't had a chance 
to write. 



Love to all. 



Censored by O. Palmer, 1st Lt. 



HORATIO. 



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France, June 2, 1918. 
Rec'd June 25, 1918. (W. S. S.) 
Col. William S. Simmons, 

P. O. Box 1587, 

Boston, Mass., U. S. A. 
My dear Colonel : 

It is such a treat to hear from you that it seems hardly fair to delay so long in 
answering you. There has been much for us all to do — far more than we are ca- 
pable of accomplishing — but we keep pegging away and as we are sometimes told 
by "higher up" that we are "not too bad", we feel quite elated. Our work is of an 
extremely varied character, doing everything that ever an engineer outfit was called 
upon to do, and some things that are not properly the functions of engineers and 
as I have said before some of it is hazardous, some interesting, some prosaic and 
some mere drudgery, yet the boys are thriving on it and are in fine health and 
spirits. We have had our casualties, are having them all the time, but the morale 
of the regiment is wonderful under the trying circumstances. We have had our 
rewards too — numerous Croix-de-Guerre and citations and the rest of the troops 
are willing to acknowledge that there is some good in the Engineers after all. 

There have been, owing to the workings of the replacement regulations, many 
changes in the personnel of the board of officers. We have just been issued three 
new captains and a major. The major is John (Jack) Greenway the old Yale ath- 
lete and member of the Rough Riders in '98— he has been with us only four or five 
days but seems to take hold well and will be, 1 am sure, a great asset to the regi- 
ment. I am going back to the 1st Bn. again as I am his senior. Owing to circum- 
stances I have been in command of the 2d Bn. ever since we started for the front 
in February and I rather regret leaving them after going thru so much with them, 
but so long as the powers that be leave me with the regiment in some capacity or 
other, I am content. The new captains I have so far seen little of, one of them 
now commands Co. E (Langley by name from Charleston, S.C.), the other two are 
doing staff work. 

Little Peter is doing fine work, we are all very glad to hear from him whenever 
he chooses to have a spasm. 

Ralph Hallett has gone home and all of you have probably heard from him di- 
rectly or indirectly of the affairs of the regiment. We were all sorry to lose him 
from among us but we were glad to have him go and get, in the States, the promo- 
tion that would be denied him here. 

The weather has been most wonderful for the last two weeks, almost too good 
to last. The only complaint we now have is the dust- there is plenty of it at all 
times of the night or day. What was formerly mud is now a very fine penetrating 
dust and covers everything, indoors and out but on the whole is to be preferred to 
the mud. 

Great tales come to us of the Motor Corps. They are very evidently better 
Corps men than the old Corps if such is possible. We are very proud of them at any 
rate and often discuss what they are doing and try to imagine ourselves back again 
in the old Armory going through our old routine. Inspections— how many inspec- 
tions we have is hard to say — hardly a day goes by but what some bird lights in 
town from nowhere and pulls off an inspection of some sort or another, it is getting 
to be an old story with us, but it keeps us on our toes all the time in an endeavor 
to keep just one jump ahead of the next one. 

For myself I am in fine shape physically and mentally, the latest big drive is 
somewhat disquieting but we all pin our faith on the supreme commander and stand 
ready to do our part — it all can have but one ending, we may not all be here to see 
it but it must come. 



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Give my very kindest regards to all the fine chaps at home and accept for your- 
self my very best wishes for a happy and comfortable summer. 

Very sincerely, 
O. K. (Sgd) PORTER B. CHASE. 

Porter B. Chase, Major, 101st Engrs. 



POSTAL CARD TO W. S. S. 



France, June 2, 1918. 
Rec'd June 26, 1918. W.S.S. 
Thanks muchly, old friend for the notice and the splendid cooperation you 
fellows are giving us all over here. 

Company is in fine shape — all working hard and physically fit. Best of luck 
to you all. 

O. K., (Sgd) CARROLL J. SWAN. 

C. J. Swan, Capt. 



POSTAL CARD TO W.S.S. 



France, June 2, 1918. 
Rec'd June 25, 1918. W.S.S. 
Three cheers for little Peter — there are more than three cheers in his cheery 
report— long may he wave. 

On the 28th of May Co. E held its first birthday celebration and it was a hum- 
mer. The other "war baby", Co. F was too busy at the moment to celebrate, but 
they thought of it just as hard. Good luck to all. 

Sincerely, 
O. K. (Sgd) PORTER. B. CHASE. 

Porter B. Chase, Major, 101st Engrs. 



After you fellers have "oriented" yourselves by '' taking m"all 
the news across, perhaps you would like to know 

That — The campaign for recruiting the "fine member list" of 
the Corps, in order to pay running expenses of armory (until an 
active Corps once more exists) is still on, and to date, the 1000 fine 
members desired lack about 30 to complete the list, and that approx- 
imately, 50 past members of " D " have answered " here " " to the 
call" "cough up", gents! ! ! 

T/z<2^— Judge Pratt and Mr. J. Winthrop Spooner, (the latter 
one of Hingham's leading amateurs) together with the " Hingham 
Guards " had a cadet camp all to themselves on the old camp ground 
for three days ending June 17th, 1918. 

T/^fl/— Captain Samuel H. Wolcott and his First Provisional 
Troop of Cavalry M. S. G. will occupy the old camp ground at Hing- 
ham, July 13 to 20, 1918. 

That— The accompanying return postal is for change of mili- 
tary status or address and fresh news, to the end that old Company 
" D " may "dig in" and defend themselves against the attacks of 
that "old Boche" (Father Time) . 



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Lastly— I want to say, fellers, that I am not responsible for the 
previous four news items, and that George Gushing brought over a 
cuss from South Hingham (round Queen Anne's Gorner way), who 
called himself the "society correspondent" for a " North Abington 
paper" and I am now sorry that I allowed him to use such confusing 
and "highbrow" language for youpainderstanding. 

P. S. This is the firg^\_Fo ujl^of JuJ5^ I ever spent oq top of 
the earth, and I am plum>gl^^t^^^A^d~^^J^ cannon crackers were 
shipped over to the other 

" That society correspon||^nbfelferlJfrom South Hingham tells 




me that the "First Motor-MknTynimi ^of which Mr. Decrow is a 
leading delegate is going up^^TMKtiiwnr^ Sherborn, Mass., for an 
"outing" for four days, comm)l^iW,Ml^ \lth. He says that Sher- 
born is a very attractive ^j^ce an^^^ n«i^ for its "famous sani- 
tarium for ladies" ! ! ! 



Note— This paper mailed to 216 past " D " members "at home" 
and "overseas". 

IN GAMP AT SHERBORN, MASS. 
July 1918 

SONGS OF GOMPANY D 

1st motor corps, I. C. C. MASS. STATE GUARD 

D GO. 

Tune : Are you from Dixie ? 

Oh, we 're from D Go., I say, from D Go. 

It's the best d gang in the First Motor Gorps. 

We base our claim on our Gaptain Damon ; 
We 're with him in peace or in war. 
Of course there's A and B and G but— not for me ; 
Out of step, they lack the pep of good old D. 
First in recruiting, we lead in shooting. 
Hurrah for good old D. 

OUR MAJOR 

Tune : Because You 're You. 

Here's to you, our Major, with your voice so gruff. 
You're our one best wager, for you are no bluff, 
What you start you always surely carry through, 
So wherever you may lead we '11 follow you. 



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" Mazdaznan Society ", Co. A, I. C. C. After Storm ! 



FALL IN 
Tune: "There's a Long, Long Trail." 

Hear the long, long roll a beating, 
And hear the top sergeant call, 
" Fall in, — Fall in," his greeting, 
D will lead them all. 
Other men may be as loyal 
Unto their A, B or C, 
But the call of all most royal, 
It is, " Fall in, Company D." 

SMILE, SMILE, SMILE ! 

Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag. And smile, smile, smile, 

While you've a lucifer to light your fag. 

Smile, boys, that's the style. 

What's the use of worrying ? — It never was worth while, so 

Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, And smile, smile, smile. 

BREAK THE NEWS TO MOTHER 

Just break the news to mother, She knows how dear I love her. 
And tell her not to wait for me. For I'm not coming home ; 
Just say there is no other, Can take the place of mother. 
Then kiss her dear, sweet lips for me, And break the news to her. 



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THE LAST LONG MILE 

Oh it's not the pack that you carry on your back, nor the Springfield 

on your shoulder, 
Nor the five inch crust of Khaki colored dust that makes you feel 

your limbs are growing older, 
And it's not the hike on the hard turnpike, that wipes away your smile, 
But the socks of sister's that raise the blooming blisters, 
On the last long mile. 

KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING 

Keep the home fires burning. While your hearts are yearning. 
Though your boys are far away, They dream of home ; 
There's a silver fining, Through the dark cloud shining. 
Turn the dark cloud inside out. Till the boys come Home. 

REQUIEM 

Oh, when I die, don't bury me at all. 
Just pickle my bones in alcohol. 
Put a bottle of booze at my head and feet. 
And these poor bones will surely keep. 

ON THE RAILROAD 

I've been workin' on de railroad 

All de live-long day ; 
I've been workin' on de railroad. 

To pass de time away. 
Don't you hear de whistle blowin'? 

Rise up so early in the morn, 
Don't you hear de captain shoutin' 

" Dinah, blow your horn ? " 

MOONLIGHT SONG 

In the evening by the moonfight 

You can hear those D boys singing, 
In the evening at encampment. 

You can hearfchiir voices ringing. 
How the (^fei^s^^mjoA 

How the^^^'W^Jm^V^d listen 
As D sings ingte^g 

By the mgmlmh^ 

These songs sent to " MvT^^T^ ^^^ ^^' ^^^^^^^ ^' ^^^^^' 
1st Motor Corps, M.S.G. (pTVjS^-IP-^ '^^^^ ^^"^^ ^""^ ^" 
camp at Sherborn, Mass.^CoT^Tstl^tor Corps, durmg July 

1918 at the evening Band Concerts 



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PAST MEMBERS, CO. D, I. C. C. 
(information bureau) 

p. O. Box 1587, Boston, Mass., 
Hingham Camp Ground, August 6, 1918. 
(Lots of skeets, hotashell) 
Oh Fellers: 

I want to say that George Gushing got to yarning and ruminis- 
sing about the old camp ground at Nahant the other day, when he 
came over with the mail from the Hingham depot, so I water- 
motored over to Nahant, via Bug-Light Channel (own power) and 
moused around awhile in the field, back of the old Schlesinger 
house where the old camp used to set, but I couldn't find any trace 
of the old potato patch or the old stone wall that used to line the 
front of the parade ground. 

I did find the rocks from where the boys went in swimming, 
and the little white steepled church is still there. 

Them were the happy days when the poor sentry on head- 
quarters post couldn't get a- wink of sleep on the nights that a high 
officer (affectionately called "Bob") spent in camp (trombone 
solos), so Billy Hayes says. 

However, this sort of talk won't lick them Limburgers, so here 
goes for the mail from France. 

Lt. Col. W. S. Simmons, • France, May -26, 1918. 

Boston, Mass. Rec'd June 11, 1918 (W. S. S.) 

Dear Col. Simmons : 

A few days ago I received a copy of a letter written by H. N. and one by Capt. 
Swan to E. with the familiar sign of "Little Peter" at the end of the letter. The 
sign of "Little Peter" brings back my fond memories of the past when you were 
Captain of " D " Company 

The regiment is in good condition and most of it is due to the conscientious 
work and leadership of Col. Bunnell. He is full of energy, a tireless worker and 
keeps us on our toes all of the time, and does not expect us to do any more work 
than he is willing to undertake himself. He is "some" Colonel, with so many lovable 
qualities that I am very fond of him. 

The ones that picked him to command the 101st made a better choice than 
they really knew. Please give my regards to all of our old friends and, once more, 
take good care of yourself. One of your pupils. 

Very sincerely, 
Major E. B. Nielsen, EDWIN B. NIELSEN. 

101st Engineers, A. E. F. 



Col. Jesse F. Stevens, France, June 22, 1918 

Adj. Genl's Office, Rec'd 12 Noon, 12 July, 1918. 

State House, Boston, Mass., U. S. A. (J. F. S.) 

My dear Colonel: 

It seems at times that the days, and the nights too for the matter of that, are 
not long enough to accomplish all that we would like to do and the time for writing 



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letters is very, very limited. We do, however, manage without the sHghtest diffi- 
culty finding time for reading them, and the more we have to read the better we 
like it. 

News of the Corps is always welcome among us. 

You have no idea of the many, many times we talk the Corps over and specu- 
late on its progress, of how much it is in our thoughts and how proud we are of it 
and of how many times we weary our listeners with tales of the old organization 
and any news of it is eagerly passed around. 

The faces in the regiment change rapidly these days, new ones come and old 
ones are lost to us. 

We have a new officer taking Major Estey's place — John C. (Jack) Greenway, 
the old Yale athlete, friend of Roosevelt, and Rough Rider. He now has the 2d 
Battalion, and 1 have moved to the senior battalion (1st). I was sorry in a way to 
give up the'old 2d ( D-E-F Cos.) as I had been with them on two fronts and knew 
them for what they were, but I have also learned that there are others as well and 
am as proud of my present children as I was of the others. 

Whatever may be said of the regiment by those who are no longer of it; those 
of us who are still here knotv that it is the finest organization at work on this side 
of the water, from its head to its latest replacement, these are facts susceptible of 
proof too. 

You would hardly know some of the old Corps men could you see them "work- 
ing their works" just now. They have broadened to men, and go about with the 
confident air of veterans. We all thought we knew a lot about soldiering, but be- 
lieve me we had lots to learn, and more to unlearn. Soldiering in this war is an art 
apart from anything else on earth and can only be learned by bitter experience. 
Those who will not learn to forget what they thought they knew are hopeless. I 
think, however, you would still recognize some old Corps kinks, customs, manners 
or methods, whatever they might be called thruout the regiment, some of the leg- 
acies of Col. Thos. F. Edmands, than whom no finer soldier ever was or will be. The 
principles as laid down by him are as true today as when he drove them into us; 
their appUcation to the work in hand only being different. Fortunate indeed were 
those of us who had the inspiration of knowing him personally. 

I wish it were possible to give you in detail what the outfit is doing. Some of 
the things I know would make you jump to your feet and fair shout with joy and 
admiration. 

The nature of our work is in no way spectacular— much of it is done where and 
when there are no spectators but we ask no credit, for that sort of stuff is what we 
came for. 

The weather, with the exception of a day or two now and then, has been very 
pleasant, the country too, hereabout is very beautiful, unlike anything I have seen 
at home. However, there is this to be said, that there is always one drawback— it 
is either WM</ or dust— no halfway at all. Ten minutes after the rain starts, the 
mud appears, slippery, juicy and persistent and an equal time after it ceases, the 
dust is out, fine, penetrating and all-pervading. In many ways the mud is prefer- 
able. On muddy days, cars and side-cars can shoot or wade far to the front, run- 
ning only 50/50 chances, but on dry days, the tell-tale cloud of dust makes riding on 
some of our routes anything but a joy forever. Conversation in the car lapses to 
fitful remarks, all occupants try to appear unconcerned, but each is intently listening 
for the well known whistle that announces a new Hun "arrival". Then down goes 
the driver's foot on the throttle and the rest of the journey is made at the best pos- 
sible speed and with an even larger cloud of dust behind. It's a great life if you 
don't weaken. 

There is always something going on, one place or another, night and day, on 



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'Capt. Jack" Lavalle, 1908, Dearly Loved and Mourned, Co. A, I. C. C. 



the earth, or above it. The air-planes are a never-failing source of wonder to us all, 
much as we have seen them. When we hear the familiar sound of the air-burst, 
all not actually too busy to quit, stop and watch it till the shooting is over. It is not 
always the safest pastime in the world at that, for occasionally a "dud" shell comes 
whistUng down, shot from some Hun or even friendly gun far off in the distance. 

Guess I have rambled about enough for today just now, so it's me for supper and 
then "on the job" till about midnight. Give my kindest regards to all and include "S". 

Sincerely, 
O.K. PORTER B. 

Porter B. Chase, Major 101st Engrs. 



AMERICAN REGULATING STATION 

Postal Secteur, France, July 13, 1918. 
Received W. S. S. Aug. 5, 1918. 

From : Harold W. Estey, Major 101st Engrs. 

To: Lieut. Col. William S. Simmons, Adjutant General. 

My Dear William : 

The group of your letters has just been received, and I thank you very much 
for the detailed information contained and your personal congratulations, which I 
especially appreciate. In no other way have I been able to get in intimate touch 
with the doings of the old friends at home, and your self-established and voluntary 
action in acquainting your old associates in the old Corps, with what is happening 
at home, serves to give us many happy moments of contemplation. 

Your old organization has continued in its new formation to make history for 
itself. The detailed accounts of its deeds will reach you from various sources and 
of necessity be a part of the record of this war. In this brief letter, I can but say 
that it is a source of continued pride to be able to still sign myself as an officer in 
that organization. How long that privilege will exist depends upon GHQ, AEF ; as 
I have been on detached service with the Staff since January and see no immediate 
prospect of being otherwise employed. There are some compensations in this work, 
as the viewpoint and operation is on the broadest kind of planes, giving me an in- 



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sight to the general scheme of things and manner in which it is eventually worked 
out. 

Up to the present time and with present prospect my service is continuous 
with combat units which have seen the maximum of actual service. This is very 
much to my liking. My first service happened to be in connection with our own 
Division, the next in the Montdidier section, the next in the Chateau-Thierry, the 
next again in the Mondidier-Cantigny section and now I am about to be placed in 
a sector which is calculated to be where the next drive will come. Am always in 
a melange with French administration, which has proved delightful. 

Up to the latest news received from the Regiment, Porter was still in his posi- 
tion with no rumor of anything to the contrary, so I am at a loss to understand your 
reference to him. Reports that I receive from the outfit, from high sources, are 
most satisfactory and the K O is considered one of the finds of the new Army. He 
is noted for his keen judgment and decisive action. His work is carried through 
without necessity of any follow-up action. While I was connected with that Division, 
Regimental Hq. was conducted in a manner which made them pre-eminent for ac- 
complishment. Captain Charley (Rotch) and my old Adjutant (Dabney) have made 
exceptionally good records for themselves on their various duties, good reports com- 
ing in from the former from three countries. Captain Franklin J. Burnham, for- 
merly of the Corps, later in the Quartermaster Department, crossed my path re- 
cently and spent a day with me at the Front. He is now stationed in London with 
hopes of soon coming over here, and I shall try to have him assigned with me, as he 
will be a very valuable man with all his experience. 

Bill Bailey has written me a couple of letters camouflaging a desire for inside 
information which, of course, I am unable to give, however much I would like to, 
but I know that a diary is being kept which will be available in good time for the 
records of that enthusiastic gentleman. 

Please give my kindest regards to all the veterans who have done such wonder- 
ful work and assisted us so much, and whose cordial cooperation under all condi- 
tions, we feel will be ours. I hope that you are in excellent health and that when 
the time comes for us to return home to all that we love and hold dear, you will be 
the foremost in the reception party to greet us and extend the sincere handshake 
of welcome. 

Always sincerely, 
Harold W. Estey, HAROLD. 

Major 101st Engrs., 
Regulating Officer. 



Seems to me fellers, that there's lots of things going on over 
there, after reading these letters, which we would gladly like to 
hear more about, but meanwhile let me tell you 

77z«^— When we stay-at-homes get back from our summer out- 
ings and settle down for the winter's work, that we ought to hand 
Mr. Decrow some more fine member names from our ranks to make 
up that list of "1000 true blues" who are needed to keep the old 
Corps at top notch financial condition — don't get boozy and fall 
asleep or you may get arrested by some " W. C. T. U. cop" in pants. 

T/2fl/ —Charlie Cross wants some one to send him down a 
steam roller to the Hingham Camp ground -those horse soldiers of 
the Wolcott Home Guards having cut the old field all up. 



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That— The famous short cut motor road skirting the far side of 
the creek at the foot of Otis Hill is running full blast through our 
camp ground— what next? 

That— There isn't much left of the old rifie range that Billy- 
Hayes and old John Daly (he of the cows) so blithesomely construct- 
ed, and for which they got a most "picturesque cussing out" from 
Colonel Tom Edmands— they do say that Billy felt so bad after that, 
that he went out in his garden and set out ten more mint plants 
for medicinal purposes— here's hoping. 

That— Ralph Hallet has been recommended for a major's com- 
mission and is now in Washington, D. C. 

That —Horatio Newhall has returned from France and is sta- 
tioned as instructor at Camp Merrit, Creskill, N.J. 

That —Weston B. Flint is now Major, 74th Infantry— Gus An- 
drews, Jr., is 2d Lt. Air Service Production, U. S. A., Vancouver 
Barracks -our George Langdon's boy Jr. is 1st Lt. F. A., A. E. F. 
and father is 1st Lt. U. S. Guards, U. S. A., at Fort Ethan Allen- 
Josh Atwood is Captain, Co. A, 8th Bn. U.S. Guards at Springfield, 
Mass.— Arthur H. Whitman is Captain, A.G.D., U. S. A., 12th Div. 
Camp Devens— Samuel Downer Pope is Major, 303d Ammunition 
Train, 78th Div. A. E. F.— Archie McMillan is Captain, Ordnance, 
R. C, U.S.A. at Camp Shelby, Miss.— Arthur Sargent is Major, 
American Red Cross OrganizatioiOprance— John E. Milliken is 1st 



Lt. 25th Engrs. U.S.A. 
Guards, U. S. A. at Co 
Farleyis2dLt. A.G.D., U 
Cohasset is 2d Lt. U. S. Guar 

That— Little Peter 
lowing " lively rookies" of 
when Nahant was used a: 
past member Co. D maili 
members or in some ca& 
"kids". L. P. 

Hon. Albert E. Avery 1878 

Hon. John F. Brown 1877 

Edward F. Chapin 1869 

Morton S. Crehore 1880 

Frederick Cunningham 1875 

Lt. Charles S. Dole 1876 

Hon. John A. Fenno 1873 

Capt. George P. Gardner 1878 
Lt. Col. WilHam A. Hayes, 2d 1872 

Lt. Francis L. Higginson 1868 

Capt. William T. Lambert 1876 

Charles S. Penhallow 1877 

Joseph W. Revere 1868 




OSes is 1st Lt. U.S. 

y, Boston— Charles J. 

and Harry S. Parker of 

keep moving gents. 

solely to please the fol- 

who were in the Corps 

nd and who are on the 

raries, veterans, or fine 

") — just look at these 



William P. Richards 1876 

Lt. Col. George R. Rogers 1870 

Col. Henry E. Russell 1877 

Joseph B. Russell 1873 

Major John W. Sanger 1874 

Col. William S. Simmons 1879 

Nathaniel N. Thayer 1877 

Maj. Thomas B. Ticknor 1874 

Col. John T. Wheelwright 1878 

1st Lt. Luther H. Wightman 1872 

Capt. Charles J. Williams 1873 

Walter Woodman 1878 

Charles K. Cobb 1875 



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Lastly— it ain't much use sending addressed return postal cards 
if them don't get used, at least as a matter of courtesy acknowledge- 
ment -^ome fellers act as if they were not house-broken as to man- 
ners anyhow. Cheer up folks, and if you are interested, "come 
across," with a "thank you." 



P. S. That South Hingham 
me that he has got another "sco 
and that he will shortly 
outing of the Motormen's 
15th of August— its funny h 
names in print, even in a co 

Note : This paper 
and overseas. 

Copies to 175 past membi 
"at home." 




pciety correspondent feller tells 

for his North Abington paper, 

concerning the second 

erborn, Mass., about the 

t of folks like to see their 

L. P. 

St " D " members, at home 



iclosed return envelope 
preferably. 



PAST MEMBERS, CO. D, I. C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. O. Box 1587, Boston, Mass., 
September 14, 1918. 
The civilian clerks of the Adjutant General's department of 
Massachusetts at the State House, Boston, have requested the co- 
operation of the commissioned officers of such department and of 
other departmental officers and their friends, to the end that a fund 
may be raised to aid the wounded soldiers, sailors and marines now 
returning from the theater of war, by giving a dancing party on 
the evening of Friday, 4 October next, at the State Armory, Cam- 
bridge, Mass., on Massachusetts Avenue, near the Harvard Bridge. 
All of " Little Peter's" family and neighbors are cordially in- 
vited to attend, or to assure success for the cause by rendering such 
financial assistance as may be practicable. 

All requests for tickets and contributions by check or other- 
wise (check to order of Colonel William S. Simmons, agent) will 
be gratefully and promptly acknowledged by Colonel Simmons. 

Tickets are fifty (50) cents apiece, admitting one person, and 
it is urged that purchasers of same, place them where they are sure 
to be used, thus insuring a large attendance. 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS, 

Colonel, Mass. N. G. retired. 

Assistant to the Adjutant General. 
On behalf of the patriotic lady attaches 
of the Adjutant General's Department. 



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Chelsea Fire Duty. Mass., April, 1905. Inspectin.e Relief. 



P. S. Another wiggle from yours truly with news from "Hell- 
front" may be expected soon ! 



They are too busy fighting, 
us fellers, I bet yer ! 
All to the good ! 

Almost lastly— spudge 

Sadly— Porter Chase 
17 (gassed). Reported 

Copies to (approx.) 240 
" D" men "at home" a 
"beyond our ken". 




d swallering limbergers, to write 



nd help our A. G. 0. sisters. 

up in 2 hospitals since July 
iment now ! 

news, especially U. S. A. 
' men's addresses, and 
thanks if worth while. 



PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D. I. C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. O. Box 1587, Boston. 
Hingham Camp Ground, October 15, 1918. 
Horse (chestnut weather) 
Oh Fellers : 

I saw the other day, in the " West Norwell paper", a list of 
those destitute but dead-game sports who "took tickets" for our 
A. G. O. Sisters' "shake down" at the Cambridge State Armory to 
help onr poor wounded Army and Navy lads home from the "fight- 



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ing" and here they are with a total of $134.00 worth of (postponed) 
sympathy and comforts, all expenses of collection contributed— \t be- 
ing rumored that the rest of the bunch were detained at home by a 
slight attack of "tight-wad paralysis" and a touch of Who's Who ! 

This is a check roll-call in quarters after taps ! "All turned in!" 
" Dead to the world'' ! Wake up to find themselves famous ! 



Francis L. Higginson 

(First in) 
J. Colby Bassett 
Edward Nichols Chase 
Porter B. Chase (Proxy) 
Morton S. Crehore 
Ervin E. Crook 
Charles H. Cross 
Frederic Cunningham 
Arthur H. Damon 
Joseph Dorr 
Walter B. Douglass 
Natt W. Emerson 
William R. P. Emerson 
John A. Fenno 
George B. Fox 
J. Linfield Damon 



G. Peabody Gardner 
Lincoln Grant 
James R. Griffith 
William F. Rollings 
John C. Mollis 
John T. Mollis 
Edward L. Kent 
Carleton Knight 
John C. Knight 
Charles E. Loud 
Elbridge K. Newhall 
Moratio Newhall (Proxy) 
Curtis D. Noyes, Sr. 
Robert Treat Paine 
Charles S. Penhallow 
Sherman Perry 
Charles Pfaff 



Richard Pigeon 
Alexander S. Porter, Jr. 
William P. Richards 
George A. Rockwell 
Henry E. Russell 
Anonymous 
Albert S. Sparrow 
J. Winthrop Spooner 
Lesley M. Spooner 
Jesse F. Stevens 
J. Allen Taylor 
John M. Storer 
Francis L. Underwood 
Edward F. Willcutt 
Edward L. Wingate 
Walter Woodman 



George Gushing, bringing the mail up to the camp-ground, 
found me this morning, "waiting for a bath ticket" (well! well! give 
us a cheer fellers! ) , and slipped me these tips from France! 



POSTAL TO W. S.S. France, Aug. 6, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 7, 1918— W. S.S.) 
My dear Col. Simmons : 

Many thanks for the nice news letter from Little Peter. I just ran into another 

old D man today, Lt. L. D. JENKINS in 101st Inf. We had a fine chat over Mingham, 

etc., Capt. SWAN is still the same CARROLL J. Of course we have many new 

faces and they come less and less of the old L C. C. type. My best to MAJOR JOE 

BARTLETT if you see him. Yours for Little Peter. 

(Sgd) JOHN COOLIDGE, 

ANTI-MUN FOREVER ! Wagoner, Co. D, 101st U. S. Engineers, 

O. K. C. E. Akeley, Capt., Inf., N. G. A. E. F., A. P. O. No. 709. 



France, Aug. 11, 1918 
(Rec'd Sept. 6, 1918— W. S. S.) 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. 
Col. W. S. Simmons, 
Dear Sir: 

The message from " Little Peter" has just been received, and the mention of 
MINGHAM makes me home-sick. But by the present orders I will leave about Aug. 
19th for the good old U. S. A. as a detailed instructor and will have much to tell the 
old members and relatives of our boys of the fine work of the Corps in this last 
drive. 

" Little Peter" and I have been friends for over seven years. 

(Sgd) EDWARD F. WALKER. 
O. K. J. Daniels, 2d Lt.. Engrs. Sgt., First Class. Co. D. 101st U. S. Engineers. 



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Sentry on Packs. G. E. Parsons 
(Later Capt. and Supply Officer, 101st Engnrs.) 



POSTAL TO W.S.S. France (No date) 

( Rec'd Sept. 6, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Was mighty glad to receive the old " D " Co. paper. I think I have the honor 
of being the youngest of the 218 mentioned as old D Co. I am still alive and have 
seen "beau-coup" action. The old D Co. members are fast falling out, either going 
home or receiving commissions, but the new boys are imbibed with the old spirit of 

" Little Peter". 

(Sgd) ROBERT E. TURNER, 

O. K. Lt. H. D. Hayes. 101st Engrs. Sgt., Co. D., 101st Engrs. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Aug. 12, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 7, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel : 

Thanks for bully letter of July 12, and God bless Little Peter and make his 
tribe increase ! I've been circulating around PORTER B's whereabouts and have 
heard reports of him, and if luck comes my way will meet up with him sometime. 

Have been in one small patrol action so far, and got chased home by Brother 
Bosche, had one whiff of gas and some shelling but nothing to hang any good lies 
on. My company represents every section of the Union, except the Pacific Coast 
and most of the nations east of the Danube but they are O. K. We are looking for 
some excitement before long, THEN I'll write you some GOOD lies ! 

Cordially, DOUGLAS, 
O. K. Capt. Richard Douglas, (Late Pvt.. Co. D, I. C. C.) 

Co. B, 328th Inf. Am. Ex. Forces. 



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POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Aug. 12, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 6, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

Thanks for letter received today. As you probably know, we have been doing 
great things in the past month and as usual " D " Co. comes out on top. Please 
note the change of address, Stable Sgt. R. W. DAVIS to Master Engineer R. W. 
DAVIS, Hq. Det., 101st Engrs. 

Sorry to leave D Co., and all its old traditions but you can rest assured that I 
shall always be a D Co. man. With best wishes. 

(Sgd) M. E., R. W. DAVIS, Hq. Det. 
O. K. J. Daniels, 2d Lt., Engrs. 



LETTER TO A " D " LADY. France, Aug. 13, 1918. 

Dear : 

Received your letter of July 4 and as we were just out, it was most welcome. 
^ ,^ ^ ^ we are back of the line and tomorrow move back again to a REST 
CAMP where we expect to get a seven days' leave. * * * It is good sport when 
we move, it makes you think of a circus. We ride on flat cars and cook right on 
the train with the Rolling Kitchen. * * *. On the train for breakfast we are go- 
ing to have oatmeal and milk, bread and coffee, and for dinner, beans, macaroni 
and tomatoes, prunes and coffee and bread, and for supper, canned roast beef, 
canned potatoes, canned corn, coffee and bread, so you see even when we are "on 
the road " we do not fare so badly. I see " PETER " is out again, got a letter from 
Colonel SIMMONS and it was great, it brought back many pleasant memories of 
the old Camp Ground. 

(Sgd) ENOCH W. LYMAN, 
O. K. Lt. H. D. Hayes. Sgt. Co. D. 101st U. S. Eng., A. E. F. 



POSTAL TO W. S. 5. France, Aug. 19, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 6. 1918- W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

Your interesting paper arrived today, thanks very much. Just have ended a 
week of "rest", first one in 6 months active service at the front. All D Co. in fine 
spirits and in good shape. Have been "over the top" and D Co. did itself proud, as 
it always did. 

Road-work is far better than undertaking and we are all glad to have left them 
behind, but we move again soon, where, we do not know, so we may get back to the 

old jobs after all. 

Sincerely, 

DONALD M. EMERSON 
O. K. J. Daniels, 2d Lt. Engnrs. Sgt.. Co. D, Engnrs. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. ^ In France, (no date) 

(Rec'd Sept. 21, 1918-W. S. S.) 
Dear Old Friend: 

Some time ago -old Bob Davis and I decided to write you a note each so here 
you are*— we were suddenly ordered to another front, and no chance came to mail 
them. Since then many things have happened— our last campaign was the best 
ever— and most successful — the old Yankee Division went through in a wonderful 
way— our own D Co. was in the midst of it, fighting and advancing— and killing and 
being killed— and it was regular old style open warfare. Our boys did splendidly 
and showed remarkable courage and fortitude and the Y.D. (YANKEE DIVISION) 



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Top S.4t., " D", I. C. C, Harry Taylor, Pine Camp, N. Y., July, 
Now, 1st Lt., 1st Motor Corps, M.S.C. (Co. D,) 
Also " Kovey " (Francis J. Kovach) 



1908. 



was cited in orders. We are all very proud and all have absolute confidence in the 

American Arms. Best of luck to everyone. 

O. K. C. J. Swan, Capt. (Sgd) CARROLL J. SWAN, Capt. 

»NOTE— Co. D had a "Farewell night" (a bit of cracked ice) to Sgt. R. W. DA- 
VIS, on his promotion to MASTER ENGINEER, HQ. DETACHMENT, 101st 
ENGNRS. — The letter from Comrade DAVIS expressed his regret at leaving and 
his ever-loyal feeling for "D" and Capt. SWAN in his letter highly commended 
Comrade Davis. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Aug. 24, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 25, 1918.— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

Your circular and letter were received the other day along with 31 other letters, 
the accumulation of about six weeks, and a very welcome lot, I assure you. The 
circular is very interesting giving as it does my own views and those of an enlisted 
man. It is the enlisted man over here who is to me a never-failing source of delight. 
Mail censoring is the bane of the existence of Company Officers, but to me it is a 
pleasure as I get therefrom the attitude of mind of the enlisted men. I have been 
doing a lot of it lately since being here and I have much more respect for the "buck 



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private" than I had before, and that was no inconsiderable amount. His persistent 
optimism both regarding his personal health and the outcome of the war is simply 
delightful. 

He writes mostly to his family, only a very small proportion of his letters are 
to "his girl" and all his letters are cheerful. 

The French manners and customs seem to amuse him greatly and he delights 
in airing his knowledge of the language in the most ludicrous manner — one young 
man explaining to his sister that " Madam Mosselle" meant "lady" in French. 

I left the regiment something over a month ago for hospital — gas— mild, tho' 
fortunately— I was discharged from hospital and sent to Convalescent Camp. On 
reporting to the Surgeon in Charge, as per order, I found myself reporting to our 
old friend, Major FRANK P. WILLIAMS (formerly Lt.Col., M.N.G.) who has made 
it very comfortable for me here. I expect to be here but a short time longer, then 
go back to the outfit. They were going strong when I left them and I hear that 
they have done great things these last few weeks. I don't know where they are now 
or what doing, tho' I have had a couple of letters from the officers who seem to be 
pretty proud of the organization, tho' of course cannot say much about it all. When 
I get back to the regiment I will take up the matter of the original member of Co. 
D with SWAN if he is still with them for I heard unofficially that he had gone to 
the Staff College. A lot more of our officers have gone back to the States, as In- 
structors and for promotion, and it is more than likely that you will hear something 
of them shortly. I am sorry that I have no more news for you this time, but will 
try again when I get back. 

Trusting that you are all well, and that affairs of the State Guard are progress- 
ing satisfactorily, I am 

Very sincerely, 
O. K. Porter B. Chase, Major, 101st Engnrs. PORTER B. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France (no date) 

(Rec'd Sept. 21, 1918.-W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel: 

Good for LITTLE PETER and you! Delighted with your letter and the squibs 
have been duly passed around. The old Company has been through some strenous 
times and there are many changes! D 1st Sgt. now is MALCOLM GAYNOR, 
•OSCAR C. BOHLIN, HAROLD D. HAYES, ROBERT SWAIN— all are com- 
missioned— ROBERT W. DAVIS is MASTER ENGINEER. More news later- 
Best of luck to you. 
O. K. C. J. Swan, Capt. (Sgd) CARROLL J. SWAN, Capt. 

*NOTE— Our own 1st Sgt. PARKER BRADFORD JONES of Co. D, 101st U. S. 
Engnrs., who was recently promoted to 2d LT. INF., assigned to 23rd INF., U.S.A. 
(REGULARS) IS REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION, JULY 19, 1918.— ANOTHER 
GREAT LOSS ! W. S. S. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Aug. 27, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 20. 1918. W. S. S.) 
Sir: 

It is more than pleasant to see Little Peter stick his head up out of the rather 
infrequent mail flurries and I want you to know that we appreciate the INFORMA- 
TION BULLETIN, also the photograph. 

(Sgd) H. Z. LANDON, Capt. 101st Engnrs. 
O. K. H. Z. Landon, Capt. Engnrs. 



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Road Column, I. C. C. " Hike ! ' 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France. Aug. 28, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 28, 1918.— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

Very glad to hear from you. Have come through O. K. after some hard times. 
Am now commanding the 1st Battalion. See CARROLL SWAN occasionally — he 
is quite as lively as ever. 

Yours very truly, 
O. K. J. W. McConnell, Capt. 101st Inf. J. W McCONNELL. 

NOTE -THIS DEAR COMRADE AND MOST GALLANT OFFICER, IS 
REPORTED KILLED IN ACTION, SEPT. 12. 1918.— SALUT! W. S. S. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Cannes, France, Sept. 1, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 21, 1918. -W. S. S.) 
My dear Col. Simtnons: 

I was very glad to receive your note a couple of weeks ago, with the D Co. 
literature enclosed. Everything seems to be going well at home, and the troops of 
the AEF are certainly getting wonderful support in every way, considering the diffi- 
culties of transportation, etc. The results are beginning to show. 

I was fortunate enough to be in the big push from the MARNE to the VESLE 
in command of Co. I, 30th Infantry (REGULARS). I arrived July 15th in time to 
take part in the last part of our defense of the MARNE. Then we crossed the river 
and pursued the enemy who fought a well organized rear guard action with artillery 
and machine guns. They stopped on a very strong position. The river VESLE it- 
self is not much of an obstacle but the valley is all swamps, and the enemy hold a 
continuous, high steep ridge on the other side. The valley is devoid of trees or any 
kind of cover for our troops. It would take a concentration of artillery to get us 
across. This was the situation in our section when I left; but I have no doubt our 
line will soon be advanced. This was all open warfare * » * 



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I hear from Major CHASE regularly, but haven't yet seen him. . 

ON 7 DAYS LEAVE. 

Respectfully, 
Address-Capt. Louis Grandgent, LOUIS GRANDGENT 

Instructor in Tactics, Army Candidates School, A.P.O., 714, A.E.F. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. A.E.F.. France on the Front. Sept. 6, 1918. 

(Rec'd Sept. 27, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons: 

In your last enclosed with the envelope that brought the postal card, I am down 
as Auto-Rifle Instructor at CAMP GORDON. At present I am C. O., Co. B, 328th 
INF., and the shells are going over my command as I write. Yesterday afternoon 
I put in 3 hours scouting around NO MAN'S PLACE, with a .45 in one hand, a bomb 
in the other and my hair and wind vertical. Don't get me in wrong. I am not 
holding down any bomb proof job in the States. I am running an infantry company 
in front line trenches, and the Lord have mercy on my soul ! 

Cordially, 
O. K. Richard Douglas, Capt. Co. B, 328th Inf. RICHARD DOUGLAS. 

Address -Co. B. 328th Inf., AEF., APO 724. 



CABLE FROM FRANCE. . (PERSHING'S BIRTHDAY^ 

Sept, 13, 1918. 
TO MRS. CHASE (MOTHER) 

ON WAY TO JOIN REGIMENT. FEELING FINE. LOVE. 

PORTER. 



CABLE FROM FRANCE. Sept. 29, 1918, 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS, (Rec'd Sept. 29, 1918— W. S. S.) 

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON. 

AGAIN WITH REGIMENT PERFECT HEALTH TWO LETTERS ONLY 
AM WRITING. PORTER — ADAMS EXPRESS 2.35 P.M., Sept. 29th. 



Nextly— At a Corps meeting held yesterday morning, in tlie 
"Officers Bath-House" Hingham Camp-Ground, the following mem- 
bers present and voting, viz : " George Gushing" (presiding) "yours 
truly" and the Hingham cop on the beat, the Hingham cop, (in the 
absence of Leftenant Billy Hayes, chairman of the membership 
committee), having reported favorably upon the name of Cap'n 
Henry Alline of the Indian " Wah-Who-Wah" Company B, I. C. C, 
for Honorary Member of ''past 'D' I. C.C. bunch" yours truly was 
instructed to deposit one ballot in the catch-all box, unanimous vote 
in favor ! (Great applause ! ) 

Lastly— It is rumored on the Pacific Coast that " Chris Webb" 
is going to run for Congress on a native California brandy ticket, as 
a vigorous protest against the impending catastrophe of the outrage- 
ous prohibition gas cloud which now threatens to parch this nation, 
and they say that "Chris" intends calling upon the faithful dwellers 
of old " D" Street for moral support in this great crisis, and that a 



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summons for conference may be looked for any moment from Presi- 
dent Gus Andrews, Senior, of our tent-floor forum asssoiation (mid- 
dle tent, west side of "D" street, (Bose Cobb's den) calling together 
such time-honored association directors as "Billy" (Pop) Walker, 
"Tommy" Cummings, "Charlie" Dole, "Link" Grant, "Charlie" 
Pfaff, "Al" Avery, " Mort" Crehore, Arthur Sargent, "Louie'' 
Whicher, "Charlie" Morrill, "Mai" Greene, "Al" Sparrow, and 
"Old Lady" Williams! Such an aggregation of forensic talent, to- 
gether with their wonderful training in first aid and cracked ice 
assimilation, cannot help but show commensurate results in this 
upheaval! Oh, fellers! this is not my language, but it's all right, 
seeing it came from one of our/Hingham 4-minute men, who is 
running ior pound-keepe^^^ov!n^^\t\\ W^mouth way. 

P. S. With the "influen^f^^j^mHw "limburgers" on the run, 
you fellers just "tune up" anHi:i^imbB< 4 on "When Johnny Comes 
Marching Home"— it beats 'Kjv^T'foJ^ "all holler" ! Sure thing! 

Copies to (approx.) 245 ppt/ ^<;^^8^mWesh news, U. S. A., past 
"D"men "«//zom^"anon W " W*^ men's addresses and 

"everyman's land"! jl "sink chatter"! 

PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, L C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. O Box 1587, Boston. 
Hingham Camp-Ground, November 20, 1918. 
Turkey and mince-pie weather ! 
Oh! Fellers: 
Jubilee and church-bells ! 

All the kids, (young and old) of this settlement started an all- 
fired racket before daylight Monday before last (Nov. 11 ) and every 
mother's son and daughter of them has been on the broad grin 
since then — because why ? — because the limburger had melted 
away. 

Also while I was down at the old guard-house, near the gate, 
that very same morning, I spotted our dear old Walter Bouve 
(Co. C), one of our foremost feller-villagers, digging up dandelion 
greens, which had sprouted on the parade-ground during the recent 
hot spell, and I heard that he was having a hard time to support 
the family during this "hell-scrap", so to cheer him up, I said I 
would hand in his name to George Gushing for election to the past 
"D", I. C. C. bunch, at the next corps meeting, in the officers bath- 
house (Walter aint changed a mite, in spite of his busy scratching 



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for years in " law fights", ''milishy worries" and "town-father busi- 
ness' generally. 

I just want to say that "Charlie" Foster, "Jack" Fallon, "Billy" 
Stearns (Co. C), " Lawrie" Jenkins and " Harry" Taylor for "sure- 
enough backing" of A. G. O. girls "whirl" should be chalked down 
on the "destitute, but dead-game sport list'' of last bulletin (dated 15 
Oct.) and that Co. D, 1st Motor Corps topped the other corps com- 
panies in ticket sales for that dazzling function ! 

Though all these sensational items of cosmopolitan interest, (I 
catch this from that North Abington society-editor-feller j take pre- 
cedence in our colyums, I was mighty glad to see George Gushing 
drive up last night (on his way to a fire over to that smell factory 
of Bradley's) and chuck me this lot of doings from our past mem- 
bers and our own dear lads in the slaughter-pen zone. 

LETTER TO W. S. S. Boston, Aug. 12, 1918. 

(Rec'd Aug. 13, 1918-W. S. S. 
Dear Little Peter: 

It is pleasant to get the sign of "Little Peter" ^= * ♦ We glory in the great 
things the regiment has done on the other side and only wish we could know more 
of the details. My boy, HENRY M. Jr., First Lieutenant in AERO SERVICE, for- 
merly of A Co., FIRST CORPS, later PLATTSBURG, came home yesterday for a 
day from his six months' experience in Texas and Charlotte, he is now in Garden 
City and expects to go over this fall. We continue to get good news from our other 
First Corps son, who was still with the regiment (101st ENGNRS.) at latest writing, 
July 16th. I took two NAVAL AERO Cadets to call on Col. BILL HAYES a week 
ago, Sunday. He was most interesting and his garden in a finer condition than 
ever before, if such a thing is possible. More power to you. 

Sincerely yours, 

HENRY M. WILLIAMS. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. Sept. 10, 1918, A.P.O. No. 748 

(Rec'd Nov. 4, 1918— W. S. S.) 
* ^ Hj Personally 1 sailed from the U. S. on May 8, 1918, and can give much 
more detailed information later. Always glad to hear. Such "keeping together" 
does a lot for the spirit over here. 

(Sgd) GORDON IRELAND, 

1st Lt., Co. B (Comdg.i 102d Fid. Sig. Bn.. U.S.A., Am. Ex. F. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hq. 78th Div., U.S.A., Sept. 16, 1918, Am. Ex. F. 

(Rec'd Oct. 23, 1918-W. S. S.) 
Col. Simmons: 

I am very pleased to acknowledge receipt of the " D " Company roster and the 
interesting letters from the other boys, and proud to think I can have a place on 
such list. Here's hoping to hear again and that we may all have a grand reunion 
sometime before very long. 

Sincerely, 

JAMES S. LOVE, 

Capt. Inf., Div. Adj. 78th Div., U.S.A., Am. Ex. F. 



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LITTLE PETER 

1909 

Past A. A. A. G. Mass., Past Ser'y, Service Schools for 

Officers, M. V. M., Past Capt. Co. D, L C. C, 

Past Vol. Aid, Regt'l Staff, 2d. Inf., M. V. M. 

(simultaneously) Camp of Inst. Pine 

Plains, Northwest N. Y. State. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 17, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 22, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

Major Porter Chase's letter to you of April 28th about fills the bill for me. My 

Motor Battallion is feeding the guns for the Div. in the front line of a very 

interesting sector. It is hauling heavy and small arms ammunition by night and 
keeping undar cover in the day-time, except in urgent cases. We are moving all 
the time, therefore have a chance to see about all that is going on which means few 
MMinteresting moments. We are all moving now in ona direction and will continue 
to, until this is all over * * * The Corps Regiment has certainly made a name 
for itself and I, as well as all the others over here that are interested in Corps' do- 
ings appreciate all the hard work you have gone through in keeping us in touch 
with their movements. If you could see mail come in when it arrives here you will 
all keep the good work up and all write your friends here. It is more necessary 
than socks or sweaters. Keep the good work up, my dear Colonel. 
Respectfully yours, 

(Sgd) SAMUEL D. POPE, 

Major, 303d Ammunition Train. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 18, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 16. 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

Your letter dated Aug. 23 and your cablegram, date unknown, both reached me 
today and the answering cable has been dispatched and here goes the letter. One 
other letter I have had from you while in the hospital which has been answered. 
* * * I am again with the regiment after a series of adventures, experiences and 



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trials it would require a volume to recount. Furthermore I arrived in time for the 
big show, which was more to the point, and since then have been living in GER- 
MANY collecting souvenirs and experience. It is a delightful experience to look 
over some of the HUN works, methods and habitations, the chairs in the latter be- 
ing found warm almost, the occupants having beaten it in such great haste that they 
took almost nothing with them except what they happened to have on. Meals were 
found on tables with utensils dropped where they were, in one kitchen, potatoes were 
peeled and in water ready for boiling, great quantities of clothing, equipment, ma- 
terials and odds and ends were taken, guns of all calibers, machine guns, ammuni- 
tion, rifles, bayonets, pistols and all kinds of electrical instruments, telephones, 
blinkers, buzzer sets, etc. We have a 150 m.m. howitzer and an Austrian m.m. field 
piece which we would like very much to turn into the armory, but which will have 
to go to the salvage dump, tho' parts of both are to be sent home. 

The Parson also has a German "message dog", captured in the camp of one of the 
companies and when captured he had a message in the tube around his neck. He 
is very good friends with us all now and is learning English very fast. Dog fanciers 
have said that he was a very high bred dog and he appears very intelligent. The 
regiment has done wonderful work and has, and is working harder than any other 
outfit. 

Engineer's work is never done, and has earned praise for itself on all sides. 
One of the very saddest parts is the loss of Capt. Joseph McConnell, formerly of Co. 
D, of the Corps, who was instantly killed by a shell fragment and is buried near 
where he fell. I passed his grave yesterday afternoon. A fine, sturdy, great-heart- 
ed man was Joe, a splendid soldier, who will be mourned by a host of friends. 
There have been a few changes in the regiment since I left it — TARBELL — MATT- 
SON and WARE now being Captains and Capt. BARTLETT now Major. There 
have been numerous changes in the shavetails— so many that I have entirely lost 
track of them. The rest of us still hang on, Glory be, and hope that we may con- 
tinue so to do. Our band is now an authorized one and is fast reaching the allowed 
number, plays well and is improving every day. Saw Stuart Wise the other day in 
Tours, also Lynde Sullivan --both going strong and wished to be remembered to you 
and all the other good folks at home. Lynde looked quite youthful and claimed to 
be very busy and having a good time. Haven't seen many of the other boys about 
but hope to run into some of them. In trying to move George Parson's candle so I 
could get more light I spilled some of it on the paper — it is a BOCHE candle at that. 
The last QUARTERLY was received and was much interested in its contents— it is 
now on its way around among the officers, it being the only copy that ever reached 
here so far. The Motor Corps still keeps up the good work — would very much like 
to drop in on them some drill night to see how they are getting along. 

Among the spoils captured by one of our battalions, were two kegs of BRAND- 
WEIN — it is condensed death and destruction — we tasted it and immediately emptied 
the two kegs on the ground for fear some one would drink some of it — The grass 
about the place has since withered up and died — we understood it is the kind of 
stuff they feed the BOCHE before they send him "over the top" — from the taste I 
got I believe that if a man got a good "snort" of it he would go out and gnaw down 
trees, etc. 

In the future I will endeavor to answer your letters more promptly * ♦ * 
As you may have noticed from the context above, I am living with Geo. Parsons for 
a few days and we have great evenings talking things over. He wishes me to send 
you his kindest regards and hopes for your better health — all that goes double for 
me. Very sincerely, 

PORTER B. 
O. K. Porter B. Chase, Major, 101st Engnrs. 



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Boston, Sept. 19, 1918 

(Rec'd Sept. 20, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

I appreciate very much your kind congratulations on the latest news about my 
son. We were of course greatly worried when we received the somewhat hopeless 
message from the WAR DEPARTMENT that he was "missing in action on July 
23d". The RED CROSS, however, have located him, safe and sound, in a GERMAN 
prison in SCHWEIDNITZ, which is in southwest GERMANY, almost 200 miles be- 
yond BERLIN and about over to the border of RUSSIAN POLAND ,, * * As 
you know, he was wounded in APRIL and decorated at that time by the FRENCH 
GOVERNMENT for his bravery and coolness in action and since then has been 
made a First Lieutenant (CROIX de GUERRE -104th INFANTRY, U.S.A.) so that 
we feel very happy and proud of the record that he has made and only regret 
he could not have continued longer in the service in which he was so happy. His 
Regiment (the 104th) has certainly made a record of which we may all be proud. 
With sincere appreciation of your thought of me, I am. 

Very sincerely yours, 

FRANKLIN W. HOBBS 

(Past Member, D. I. C. C.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Villa Braggiotti, Montughi, Florence, Italy 

Sept. 20, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Billy: 

Thank you so much for keeping me in touch with all that goes on in dear old 
"Co. D". I am very interested to hear how all the members are doing at the front, 
and if at any time, any of them should happen to come to FLORENCE, give them 
my address, for I should like to see them and might be able to do something for 
them. How wonderfully our boys are showing up at the front. 

The whole of Europe is relying upon America's help, and America's entrance 
has certainly been a most brilliant one. 

I hope that all goes well with you and yours. These are hard times and over 
here we have felt the strain for some time. 

We are all, however, as cheerful as possible for we have Patience and Faith, 
which will Win the War. With kind regards to you and all the boys. 

Faithfully yours, 

"BRAGGI" (ISIDORE BkAGGIOTI.) 

( NOTE— True Blue Past Member, Co. D, I. C. C. ( W. S. S.] ) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 25, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Just received Little Peter's letter of Aug. 8, 1918 — Thanks very much. That 
D Co. news is sure a great stunt. Colonel, and I'll do what I can to keep you posted 
on names and addresses over here. 
Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) JOHN COOLIDGE, 

Sgt., Hq. 101st Military Police, Am. Ex. Forces. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 27, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 
The Bulletins with LITTLE PETER'S stamp have been received and much 



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appreciated. Although not long a member of D, I learned to love its spirit and 
the names of its old members. I note that I am listed "Present assignment un- 
known". At present I am 1st Lieut, commanding E Co., 101st Engnrs. and, luck 
with me, hope to finish the war with the finest regiment in France, the 101st Regt. 
Engnrs. 

Sincerely, 

HENRY C. DROWN. 

1st Lieut. Co. E, 101st Engineers. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 28, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 23, 1918-W. S. S.) 
Paper and news mighty gratefully received. Thank you a lot. Abundance of 
'* Red Lights" here but I have'nt seen a single turtle over here. 
Best of regards and luck. 

W. W. WALCOTT, 

1st Lt., 101st Engnrs. (Asst. Surgeon). 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 28, 1918 

Col. W. S. Simmons, (Rec'd Oct. 23, 1918-W. S. S.) 

Dear Sir : 

Received the interesting news from Little Peter with all the doings and wish 
we could get them more often, as they sure are welcome and the only way we ever 
learn what our old friends are doing. «. * * of old D, L C. C. only two are left— 
Sgt. Turner and myself » * * and we are proud of it. D Co., I think has done 
her share since we have been over, we have been on four fronts and no rest yet 
though we are not the only ones so can't kick. .-. ^ ^ On this front we hiked all 
one morning and pulled in to a place in the rain and got dinner and then they 
went out and started what they said was an impossible job, to make a road over NO 
MAN'S LAND * * * It had been NO MAN'S LAND for four years and had 
shell-holes in it so deep you could hide whole squads in, and the surface was cut 
with trenches and tank traps for over a mile. They started at 12 noon and at mid- 
night an American Ambulance went over it, and by 3 in the A.M. the " Big Boys" 
or Thunder Makers were going over and at day-break the company came back and 
got about 5 hours sleep. Then we pulled ahead again and that is only one sample 
of the things we have to do, and I think lots of times when we are on the go, how 
much like the Old Maneuvers (at home) things are. It is a joke on us as we 
thought the poor Hun was starving but when we struck this place we captured a' 
couple of their kitchens along with their oat-meal, white flour, sugar, tea and lots 
of potatoes, enough in fact, to make 3 large meals for the company. 

We are having some rainy weather, but all are well and comfortable, and as far 
as I know, need for nothing. Hoping you may find a little of interest in my poor 
letter, I am 

(Sgt. Mess) E. W. LYMAN, 
O. K. C. J. Bateman, 1st Lt. 101st Eng. Co. D, 101st U.S. Engnrs. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. J.A.O. Hq. Base Section No. 2, France (Bordeaux) 

Sept. 30, 1918 
My dear Little Peter: (Rec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 

c/o Col. W. S. Simmons. 

Although it's six months today since I came to France, and I've tossed repeated 
letters off in the direction of the 101st Engineers, practically all the news I've been 



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Co. D. I. C. C. after A. M. Drill. " Ricky " 



able to mobilize has come in the bundle of bulletins just received from Porter B., 
Harold W., Doc. Nielsen, Horatio Newhall, etc. (through regular D Co. Military 
channels, "tin-can under the bath-house steps" and all ), Irvin Cobb, George Patullo, 
and all those fellows may be all right, but the bestest Carroll Swandest little old 
War Correspondent of them all is Little Peter, as edited by my Uncle William. 

Ever since somebody decided I was not an Engineer, and yanked me bodily 
away from the old outfit, my mail has never really caught up with me. The first of 
Little Peter's Bulletins crossed the ocean three times, with long restful intervals at 
Washington, Camp Greene, N. C, Camp Merritt and Camp Dix before I ever got it. 
I went to Camp Greene in November with General Sweetser as Asst. Adjutant to 
his so-called Depot Brigade, pursuant to the General's assurance that he would put 
me into the first New England outfit to go abroad. I was assigned in December to 
the 1st New Hampshire Infantry, soon christened the 1st Army Headquarters Regi- 
ment, and filled up to war strength by men from every camp in the country who 
had or convinced their company commanders that they had, "a fair knowledge of 
French". I was given the headquarters company and the personnel came nearer 
measuring up to the Old Corps standard than most outfits you could find in the 
army. I had a large percentage of college men, four or five college professors, two 
or three opera singers, and just enough "rough necks" to make it a thoroughly well- 
balanced outfit, ready to fight, give a minstrel show, or bet every cent in the com- 
pany street on a ball-game with any other company in the army. The versatility 
of the personnel, however, sure did put it "on the blink" when it once arrived in 
France. The Intelligence Service, the Provost Marshal's Department of Criminal 
Investigation, the Officers' Training School, the Railroad and Construction Service 
demands for Interpreters, for billeting troops you've been shooting over here, all 
combined together to make my little old company look the piece of ice you put in 
your haversack at the beginning of a hike to Jordan's Farm (Hingham) it melted 
away and left you nothing but the shakes and a parched tongue. 



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They sent my band (authorized strength 28, actual strength 50) over to one of 
the big "leave areas" to amuse the troops from the front, while they were back get- 
ting the "cooties" boiled out of them. They found I had a professional vaudeville 
quartet and sent that "barn-storming" all the Y.M.C.A. huts in France, then, think- 
ing I had nothing to do, they detailed me to the Judge Advocate's office in Base 
Section No. 2, padlocked me to a desk and made me practice law, which I have been 
doing for five months and now have been definitely ordered to the Judge Advocate 
General's Department with the rank of Major. 

I understand the same thing has happened to George Dabney, up in Base Sec- 
tion No. 1, but I haven't seen it officially announced. Major Gushing went through 
here a few months ago with his "anti-air craft" Machine Gun Bn. (LITTLE PETER 
will remember " Old GUSH " of B Go. ) and " Ghick" DAVIS now a Major of Infan- 
try, was here very recently and I stuck him on a General Gourt Martial just to get 
a chance to see him every day or two and "fan over" the "Old Gorps" days. John- 
nie Milliken, D Gompany clerk in the happy days when I was top sergeant, is sta- 
tioned near here with an Engineer outfit, and doing good work. The work down 
here is very interesting and lasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but it seems a long 
way from the old bunch who are distinguishing themselves "up there" in the way 
everybody who knew the Gorps, knew they would distinguish themselves. 

In spite of all the changes in personnel and service, the impress of Gol. ED- 
MANDS' teachings and influence is firmly fixed, and the 101st Engineers to-day is 
the Old Gorps priding itself now, as Gol. EDMANDS taught it to do, in doing its 
particular job a little better than anybody else could do it, and although I am ma- 
rooned back here in a "desk job" (with no wound chevrons or Groix de Guerre in 
sight) I'm as much a part of the old outfit at heart as ever. LITTLE PETER and 
I belong to D Gompany, we're Veterans, to be siire, and aren't allowed to play 
around all the time, but we're just as proud of the outfit as.GARROLL SWAN can 
possibly be, and when everybody cheers their march up State Street, we're going to 
crowd into the front row and throw out our chests. Best of best wishes. 

ELIAS FIELD. 

Major. J. A. G. D. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Sept. 25, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 30, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

Received your interesting " Little Peter Papers" and the Roster of Old I. G. G. 
men, now serving. To-day, Sept. 25th, is the Anniversary of our sailing from New 
York ; a year away from Boston after being with old D Go. at four different fronts 
in France. There are many new faces and it might be of interest to you home to 
know that Sgt. LYMAN and myself are the only two members of D Go. who have 
seen Hingham with the I. C. G. We both enlisted in July 1913 and are still going 

^^^^^^- Sergt. R. E. TURNER. 

O.K. J. Daniels. 1st Lt., U.S.A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Oct. 7, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 1, 1918 -W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Your cablegram to the convalescent camp and two more letters got to me the 
other day and this is the first time I have had to answer them. The two latest 
documents from the Information Bureau were among the most interesting parts of 
them. The list of Military Graduates is most wonderful and shows a lot of work. 



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Another " D " man, LOVE, have forgotten the rest of his name, dropped in here 
yesterday on his way thru town. He is Capt. of Inf. and Division Adj. of the 8th 
Div. He is the only new one I have heard of lately that does not appear on your 
admirable list. 

Since getting back to the regiment I have been as busy as the rest, which 
means that there has been but little time for anything but work. The boys had a so- 
called rest of about ten days but it was not a real rest, only a readjustment and 
while it did a world of good, didn't serve to relieve them entirely from their fatigue. 

They have been working long hours, doing very hard, laborious work, but they 
appear to thrive on it. There have been many changes in the regiment, especially 
among the officers, but the spirit and traditions still are with us and enable us to do 
some things as well as any and (we think) better than most. The 19th of October 
draws on apace and we wonder in what manner we will celebrate the event, surely 
in no better way than we did the last one, and you may be sure we will try to cele- 
brate in some way -at least to recognize the day. I suppose that the Motor Corps 
will put in some kind of an event on that day, and would like nothing better than to 
drop in on it. I suppose that by this time you have all seen many of our officers 
who have returned for one reason or another, and from them you have doubtless 
heard all that has been going on, and some fine tales they all have to tell. They 
cannot make it too strong nor can they give too much credit to the one man who 
has done it, the Commanding Officer, who is a wonder. The only thing we all fear is 
that he will be taken from us to fill some more important place in the great scheme 
of things, but we are selfish enough to hope not. The weather has been very 
uncomfortable these last few weeks with much rain and mud it has been very cold 
nights. The rain and mud add to the burden of our labors which, at the moment, 
is principally the construction and repair of roads, but we are rapidly rounding in- 
to our last winter's form, when we could even eat mud and thrive on it. The gen- 
eral health of the command is good, always has been for that matter. The more 
we see of other outfits outside our own division, the better we like our own, and we 
can see what our year over here has done for us. We are veterans now and the 
men look it and act it too. It is a difficult, almost impossible matter, to keep in 
touch with all that is going on over here, to know where anyone is, outside of our 
own regiment even, it is very hard, we see them so seldom, and changes come so 
rapidly. It takes anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to get a reply to a letter to a brother 
officer over here, even if you know just where he is, which is not often and it is al- 
most as long a process as getting an answer to a letter home. 

As to myself, I feel that I am fully recovered from any effects of the gas, at 
least, I am doing the same size day's work as formerly and feel no ill effects. I am, 
however, if anything, more "leary" of gas it has always been my greatest fear, anyhow 
and that, I find, is a characteristic feeling of any one who has been gassed, sort of a 
" burnt child dread the fire" effect. I shall trust you to remember me to all my 
good friends at home and I want to thank you again for your very cheery letters, 
always full of interesting information of happenings at home, which I could get 
from no other source. With best wishes for your personal health and prosperity, 
I am. 

Yours very sincerely, 
O. K. Porter B. Chase, Major, 101st Engnrs. PORTER B. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Office of the Surgeon, 101st Engineeers, A.E.F. 

Sept. 25, 1918. 

rRec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Col. Simmons : 

I have just received the Information^'Bureau of past members of Company D. 



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* # * On another sheet I am sending a little information in regard to certain of 
the men who came over with us, and whose status has been changed. I am send- 
ing you through the mails a German camouflaged helmet which is in fair shape, and 
a German gas mask, which needs a little attention to clean it up. These were 
found in one of my rambles just after the recent advance, where the Division did 
excellent work. You may already have some of these souvenirs, and no doubt have 
seen many similar ones. If so, they are to show you I have you in mind a good 
deal. Your letters are always so newsy that it is a pleasure to receive them. The 
great draw-back in our letter writing is, that we cannot say all that we would like 
to and this restriction is very annoying. Porter Chase returned from the Hospital 
two weeks ago after an absence of about two months. He is now in good health, 
working hard and most pleased to be back with us. Trusting that your present 
treatment is benefitting you, and with my best wishes, I am 

Very sincerely, 



Major E. B. Nielsen, 101st Engineers, A. E. F. 



EDWIN B. NIELSEN. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. Sept. 25, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Sir : 

The list of past members of D Co. I. C. C. arrived yesterday. I was very glad 
to get it. Mine was addressed as corporal. I have had two promotions since those 
days, and I am a Sgt. 1st Class now, and am still with D Co. 

Sincerely yours, 

Sgt. 1st CI. DONALD M. EMERSON. 
O. K. J. Daniels, 101st Engnrs. Co. D, 101st Engnrs., A. E. F. 

Also rec'd the " Hotashell " sheets. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Oct. 7, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 1, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Heartily ashamed of myself for not having acknowledged various reminders of 
the good old days when we played war together. Just now in addition to being S.O. 
I am trying to be Regt. Adjt. To fill either job in a manner to suit the K. O. is a 
man's task. To do both to his satisfaction is — well, you can guess. If the war 
lasts long enough I will write you a real letter. Busy, Well and Happy. 

G. E. PARSONS, Capt., U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Boston, Oct. 7, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 8, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Col. William S. Simmons. 
Dear Bill : 

In reply to request of Tortoise of Sept. 27, 1918, I would state that my son, 
Robert Treat Paine Storer, 1914 Harvard Football Captain, is Captain of Battery E, 
305 F. A., and my youngest son, Theodore Lyman Storer, is 1st Lt., Battery A, 101st 
F. A., both of them at present on the Western Front. * * * Carroll Swan's talk 
was wonderfully interesting, as he was in the same MARNE offensive as THEO- 
DORE, and had much that same experience. Our boys are showing the same won- 
derful spirit and we should be proud to be Americans. 

Yours truly, 

JOHN H. STORER. 



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Shower After Drill, I. C. C, Pine Camp, N. Y., July, 1908. 



POSTAL TO W. S.'S. France, Oct. 9, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 1, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel: 

Today marks the Anniversary of the landing of the regiment on a foreign shore 
(ENGLAND (?) W. S, S.) The officers have blossomed out in their s^cowa' service 
stripe with intense pride. My hope is that all right sleeves in the regiment may be 
free from stripes. 



PORTER B. CHASE. 



O. K. Porter B. Chase, Major, Engineers. 



PICTURE POSTAL TO W. S. S. Camp Shelby, Miss., Oct. 25, 1918 

• (Rec'd Oct. 25, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Acknowledge receipt of "Little Peter " news dated 15 inst. Thank you. New 
division is being formed here but no news of interest at the moment. Best regards. 

Yours 

A. McM. 

(Capt. Archibald McMillan, Ord. U.S.A. 
Small Arms Instructor.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. U.S. Naval Station, Pub. Wks. Dpt. 

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 28, 1918 
(Rec'd Nov. 4, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

I read your Co. D Bulletin yesterday with all the news of the old outfit, and was 
surely glad to get it. Whenever I see the image of " Little Peter" as imprinted on 
the bulletin I remember those happy days at Hingham when the original Little 
Peter crawled around the chalked circle and the small change changed hands. I 



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guess the Kaiser is beginning to think that the old U.S.A. can raise an army after 

all, and get right after him. I guess the fellows are glad of the time they spent at 

Wakefield, even if it was hard to get them there sometimes. You folks in the 

North have surely had a hard time with the influenza, it seems to have been more 

fatal than Heine's bullets. We have had very little of it here so far. 

Yours with best wishes to all. 

CHARLES H. JOHNSON. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Boston, Oct. 30, 1918 

(Rec'd Oct. 31, 1918 -W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Have just received word from Curtis, Jr's wife that she had just received a let- 
ter from him, under date of Oct. 8th, saying that he was back to camp from the 
front for a few days, and was all right and was signed 2d Lt. CURTIS D. NOYES, 
Jr., 301st BN. AMERICAN TANK CORPS, BRITISH EX. F. FRANCE. I am a 
very proud and happy father and am writing you first. (NOTE— GOOD FOR ONE 
MAGNUM CHATEAU-Y-QUEM, ASK CURTIS- W. S. S.) 



PICTURE POSTAL TO W. S. S. New Britian, Conn., Nov. 4, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 5, 1918 -W. S. S.) 

Down here on Detached Service until Nov. 8, then at Ansonia, Conn, till Nov. 

20, examining candidates for Officers' Training School at Camp Fremont, Cal. 

Great Life ! 

PERCY L. MOSES 

(1st Lt., 3d Bn., U.S. Guards.) 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. Camp Humphreys, Va., Nov. 5, 1918 

( Rec'd Nov. 6, 1918) 

I have just received two of Little Peter's " bully-tins " from overseas. Think 
you know that I am here with the 3d ENGINEER TRAINING REGIMENT. Ex- 
pect to go to the Chief of ENGINEERS Office in a little while. Don't think there 
is any chance of my ever going back to France. May see you in a little while. 

CARLETON D. JACOBS, Major. Engineers. 



AMERICAN RED CROSS CARD TO W. S. S. No locality, no date. 

(Rec'd Nov. 5, 1918 -W. S. S.) 

I HAVE ARRIVED SAFELY OVERSEAS. 

HOLTEN B. PERKINS, Colonel. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Camp Devens, Nov. 11, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 13, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons ; 

A visit from Harry Spencer reminds me that " D " Co. is still a power in the 
world and a treasured recollection with me. Also that I have neglected to express 
my pleasure at receiving news of Little Peter by your courtesy. Horrible fears haunt 
us here in the new division that we may not get across even after waiting so long. 
"A perfectly good war gone to — " so some say. I was recently at Camp McClellan, 
Anniston, Ala., in connection with personnel work of the Artillery Brigade, this Di- 
vision located pleasantly but remotely in the mountains. Every one in camp was 
wearing sneeze-masks, most of them in dirty condition. The Southerners inquired 



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politely if they had to be a part of the " Plymouth " Division ? Otherwise there is 
nothing new with me outside of the general scramble to have everything ready for 
overseas. Hoping that all may be for the best with you, Sir. 
Sincerely yours, 

Capt. ARTHUR H. WHITMAN. 

Personnel Adjutant, 12th Division. 

P. S. 26 Lt. GEORGE C. SCOTT, Co. B, 18th Inf., 1st Div. Am. Ex. F. (formerly 
D Co.) recently wounded for the second time has again returned to his company. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. House of Representatives, U.S.A., Washington, D. C. 

FROM A CORPS FRIEND Committee on Military affairs, Nov. 14, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 16, 1918-W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons ; 

I take this occasion to thank you again and again for your cordial letter of con- 
gratulations of November 7th. I can never regret the work I put forth in behalf of 
the First Corps Cadets, and O ! what a splendid record they have made overseas. 

Sincerely and gratefully yours, 

(Sgd.) RICHARD OLNEY. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Camp A. A. Humphreys. Va., Nov. 14, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 16, 1918-W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Enclosed I am returning the lists you gave me corrected where V appears — the 
men are still with same rank and with the Co. Also returning other Little Peter art- 
icles, etc., you loaned me. Many thanks. When I can get to Boston will give you com- 
plete lists of all the new men, officers, etc. Here at Humphreys are a number of D 
men, CARLETON JACOBS, now MAJOR, OSBORN PALMER and TOM BAILEY 
both Captains. MORRIS SHADBURN and HAROLD HAYES, both 1st Lieuten- 
ants. BOB MacMILLAN now Captain is on SPECIAL DUTY in WASHINGTON. 
Here are also Sgts. HORATIO NEWHALL and EDDIE WALKER-Quite a little 
D family. We are arranging a purse to send over to the boys of D Co. for XMAS. 

We are saddened to hear of the death of HAROLD ESTEY— a splendid friend 
to us all— Today the General sent for me and is to appoint me MORALE OFFICER 
for the Camp so my work will be different and varied. MORALE now, with the 
War over, is a vital and most serious problem. The more I see of life on this side, 
the more I appreciate the great good fortune of our regiment in getting to France 
among the first, in being 8 months at the front and being actively fighting and win- 
ning in the big push that was the turning point of the War. Here's hoping they 
are all back soon. 

Cordially, 

CARROLL J. SWAN. 

Major, 10th Engineer Training Regiment. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Camp Devens, Nov. 18, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 19, 1918— W. S. S.) 

Dear Col. Simmons : 

Just a line to let you know that I am on the go. Orders- to YALE ARMY 
LABORATORY SCHOOL, NEW HAVEN, CONN, to organize a Laboratory. Sorry 
that I have been unable to get overseas, for this was my chance and what I've been 



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working for — coming too late. Will let you know any further change of plans and 
address. With best regards. 

Sincerely yours, 

LESLEY H. SPOONER. 
(Major, M. C, U.S.A.) 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. Camp Meade, Maryland, Nov. 18, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 19, 1918) 
Many thanks for the sustained interest of good old Co. D and chiefly yourself. 
Shall be glad to be kept on your mailing list and "graduate roster" 

Faithfully, 

GORDON IRELAND, 

Captain, Signal Corps, U.S.A. 
Sorry this got held up on this side. G. I. 



NOTE: MAJOR ESTEY GOES ON BEFORE, LEAVING A SWEET MEMORY 
AS FRIEND. SOLDIER, AND PATRIOT -W. S. S. 



Note — The following was mailed to the "fire-side detachment 
of D Co., I. C. C. "at home'" and is now published for the view of 
the D, I. C. C. group as a whole. W. S. S. 

P. O. Box 1587, Boston, November 12, 1918. 

Dear 

Yesterday, upon MY OWN RESPONSIBILITY, MAJOR CHASE was cabled 

as follows, viz: — 

"Boston, Nov. 11, 1918. 

HOTTINGER, PARIS. — PAY MAJOR PORTER B. CHASE, AMERICAN 
POST OFFICE 709, FRANCE, FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FRANCS ($100) RE- 
PEAT TO HIM (THESE WORDS) FOR D COMPANY COMMANDER TO 
EXPEND FOR TOBACCO AND LIQUID ACCESSORIES THANKSGIVING 
DINNER FOR COMPANY. HOME-PEACE-GREETINGS, EVERYBODY. 

SIMMONS, BEHALF PAST MEMBERS D COMPANY. 
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO." 

The Culminating Point of our Hopes and Fears for our Devoted Representatives 
in the Pits of HELL-FIRE had been REACHED. 

The Psychological Moment for Peace Greetings and Recognition had Arrived. 

If it is practicable, and if it is your pleasure to loin in this token of Gratitude, 
kindly mail remittance to Col. WILLIAM S. SIMMONS at P.O. Box 1587, BOSTON, 

MASS. 

Sincerely, 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS. 



P. S. The identity of D 
STRENGTH— 250. 

Note: — Some conscien\ 
and come to town, but how 
the "kitty and some moi 

Lastly ! You have 
good intentions ! L. P. 




is at present unknown. WAR 



's have not yet hitched up 
■e are this day 244 plunks in 
e hop ! L. P. 

1 some folks to tap their 



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All Night Job Ahead, Outpost, Co. D, I. C. C. 
Pine Camp, N. Y.. July, 1910, 



Copies to (approx.) 
250 past "D" men 
"m U. S." and in 
"foreign lands". 



CHRISTMAS GREETINGS! 

Send fresh news, whereabouts and status 
"all hands", and do it now! Especially 
officers' addresses with military records 
for future publication. Lend a hand ! 



PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

(information bureau; 

P. 0. Box 1587, Boston, Mass, 

Hingham Camp Ground 
December 25, 1918. 
Weather — drizzles — fogs — good ploughin'. 
Oh! Fellers! 

" Hot Buttered Rums and Chimney Corners ! " 
Santa Claus on Wheels ! 

It's getting too blamed frizzy these mornings down to that "bath 
house piazza" so I have "dug in" under the "guard quarters" down 
by the gate where I can keep in touch with "village doings" and see 
"a neighbor's stray dog" once in a while on his garbage rounds 
which seems to be the only moving thing in this gay and frivolous 
rhubarb metropolis ! 

I also want to say that I hear that there has been "lots of noble, 
generous-hearted 'talk"' about our Thanksgiving dinner fund from 
all quarters, but that the following reckless tho' perfectly respectable 
camp-followers were the only ones to "see the haf when it was 
passed around for a showdown ! Here they are, shrinking in the 



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withering lime-light of ghastly exposure! (Latest Bromfield Pil- 
grim Publicity Vogue.) (East Norwell branch.) (l. p.) 

Three hundred fifty -seven dollars and a half in the pot ! Cards, 
face up on the table ! 



1. Walter O. Adams (Pa.) 29. 

2. William T. Bailey 30. 

3. J. Colby Bassett 31. 

4. Armistead K. Baylor 32. 

(N.Y.) 33. 

5. Gerard Bement 34. 

6. Dehon Blake 35. 

7. William R. Blanchard 36. 

8. Stephen A. Breed 37. 

9. John F. Brown 38. 

10. George E. Cabot 39. 

11. Edward G. Chase (111.) 40. 

12. Edward N. Chase 41. 

13. WiUiam W. Churchill 42. 

14. Ira M. Conant 43. 

15. Morton S. Crehore 

16. Charles H. Cross 44. 

17. Thomas H. Cummings 45. 

18. Frederic Cunningham 46. 

19. Winthrop J. Gushing 47. 

20. Arthur H. Damon 48. 

21. John L. Damon, Jr. 49. 

22. Natt W. Emerson 50. 

23. WilHam R.P.Emerson 51. 

24. John J. M. Fairbank 52. 

25. John B. Fallon 53. 

26. John A. Fenno 54. 

27. George B. Fox 55. 

28. Harold L. French 



Leonard A. Frink 56. 

Henry H. Fuller 57. 

G. Peabody Gardner 58. 
Lincoln Grant (N.Y.) 

Louis A. Hanscom 59. 

William A. Hayes, 2d. 60. 

Donald Heath (Me.) 61. 

Francis L. Higginson 62. 

John T. HoUis 63. 

Lawrence W. Jenkins 64. 

MacGregor Jenkins 65. 

Chas. H. Johnson (Cuba) 66. 

Laurence H. H. Johnson 67. 

Edward L. Kent 68. 

George W. Langdon 69. 

(N.H.) 70. 

Chas. E. Loud 71. 

Frederick S. Lovis 72. 

David J. Maloney 73. 

Charles B. Morrill 74. 

Elbridge K. Newhall 75. 

Winthrop I. Nottage 76. 

Charles S. Penhallow 77. 

Charles Pfaff 78. 

Richard Pigeon 79. 

Chester C. Pope 80. 

Alexander S. Porter, Jr. 81. 

Henry Staples Potter 82. 



William Lowell Putnam 
William P. Richards 
Willoughby F. Richard- 
son (Pa.) 
George A. Rockwell 
Henry E. Russell 
Joseph B. Russell 
Charles P. Shillaber 
Anonymous 
Frank S. Spencer 
Harry L. Spencer 
Jesse F. Stevens 
Thomas F. Stoddard 
John H. Storer 
M. H. SuUivan 
Jesse G. Swift 
Henry Melville Taylor 
J. Allen Taylor (Fla.) 
Arthur E. Thayer 
Francis L. Underwood 
Christopher Webb (Cal.) 
Luther H. Wightman 
Edward F. Willcutt 
Charles J. Williams 
Henry J. Winslow 
Cyrus Woodman 
Walter Woodman 
Charles W.Young (N.J.) 



Note 1. Major Porter B. Chase was cabled (Nov. 11, 1918) (as 
displayed in bulletin of Nov. 20, 1918) five hundred and thirty francs 
($100) and on Dec. 21, 1918, the following cable was dispatched; 

Boston, Dec. 21, 1918. 
HOTTINGUER, PARIS. - PAY CHARLES J. BATEMAN, CAPTAIN 
COMPANY D, ONE HUNDRED FIRST UNITED STATES ENGINEERS 
ROULIN PONT THIRTEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY FRANCS ($257.50) 
TELL HIM GREETINGS CHRISTMAS GIFTS COMPANY MEMBERS FROM 
SIMMONS BEHALF PAST MEMBERS CABLE US LOCALITY AND DATE 
BATEMAN'S RECEIPT OF MONEY. 

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. 

The total amount thus cabled is $357.50, W. S. S. having with- 
drawn $90 of his $100 first cabled, (w. S. S.) 



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Note 2. Expenses for cablegrams, postage, stationery and 
clerical services, amounting to (approx.) $50 have been contributed 
( Thanksgiving-Xmas fund) and you can't blame the fellers that 
didn't spudge up, because some are probably food conservation 
cranks who don't believe in dinners anyhow, while others are prob- 
ably very busy writing letters to the President telling him how to 
"run things" but as a red hot tamale proposition, you can't beat 'em, 
even if some of 'em are "nuts". (L. P.) 

This opportunity is taken to show you a few of "our fellers" 
who have had war trouble jobs (not military) on their hands which 
speak for themselves and to say that there are some more to be ac- 
counted for when they can be persuaded to speak up ! 

Lincoln Grant Late member National Defense 

Committee. 

Edward K. Hall Business Director— Committee on 

Education and Special Training, 
War Department, Wash., D. C. 

Robert E. Hamilton (Maj.) Manager of Purchases, American 

International Shipping Corpora- 
tion, Hog Island, Pa. 

William A. Hayes, 2d (Lt. Col.) United States Commissioner, Fed- 
eral Bldg., Boston. 

William Lowell Putnam Emergency Public Health Com- 

mittee, (Influenza Epidemic, 1918) 

Jesse F. Stevens (Col.) Emergency Public Health Com- 

mittee, (Influenza Epidemic, 1918). 
U. S. Disbursing Officer. 

Hon. M. H. Sullivan Chairman, Boston School Com- 

mittee, and President Boston Pub- 
lic Safety Commission (Influenza 
Epidemic, 1918). 

I've got some other "doings" to tell yer, but I see friend "George 
Gushing" speeding up the road behind one of his $13.00 thorough- 
breds which he drove before he went into the jitney business, and 
he is waving a mail parcel from the "lads far away I" Here they 
are! 

LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Oct 23, 1918 

(Rec'd Nov. 23, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

The regiment is again scattered afl over the shop and my immediate command 
consists of my adjutant, the sgt. major (bn.) and Doc. WALCOTT, so I have in a 
way a little more time to myself, some of which will be employed in writing to you. 



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We had a little celebration of the 177th Anniversary of the Corps, and the 1st An- 
niversary of the landing of the 101st in France. Headquarters only were present 
except for Major "CHICK" DAVIS and Capt. GEORGE CROSS who motored over 
here from " SOMEWHERE " else and celebrated with us. 

LEON FOSS, WALTER POWERS and PHIL SCHUYLER were to have come 
but all claimed they were too busy to get away. The celebration tho' not large, was 
enjoyable, and a very pleasant evening it was for all of us. Hope those at home had 
as pleasant a one. (Note:— No celebration of the 177th I. C. C. Anniversary was 
held in Boston this year (1918) on account of the INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC Regula- 
tions forbidding public assemblies.) (W. S. S.) 

We have lately moved to another front, and gone into the line again. As I said 
above the regiment is much scattered again, and in this town is only regimental 
headquarters, one line company and one platoon of another besides my own head- 
quarters. We are all very busy as usual, but any work is much better than sitting 
idle. We have had abominable weather for some weeks but today has been a sim- 
ply wonderful day — real Indian Summer with the sun out all day and not a cloud in 
the sky this evening. 

The mud has been at least as thick and juicy as last year, some of us are in- 
clined to think more so, but can't prove it, tho' we mind it far less than we did then, 
when it was new to us. The outfit is in good health and spirits, call ourselves vet- 
erans now after a year of it and feel able to tackle anything that comes along. We 
have had some very nice things said about us but are not puffed up tho' rather proud 
to think that others should recognize our worth. Matters appear to be very favor- 
able all along the line and it may be that the end is nearer than we dare hops for. 

Personally I am in fine health and find that I can do just as much as I ever 
could, tho' at the moment there seems much less for me to do than on any other 
front, tho' a change may come at any moment. We are very proud of what the 
country is doing at home. We get many reports in the papers and otherwise of 
what is going on and how much everyone is doing to help. I would like very much 
to spend one day in Boston looking around and then back here again next day, for 
I don't want to miss one day of this wonderful war. 

Trusting that you are well, and thanking you for your kind thoughts, I am 

Very sincerely, 



PORTER B. 



O. K. Porter B. Chase, Major, Engineers. 



EXTRACT from Letter of Commendation France, date not known, 

from 26th Div. Commander (Maj. Gen. Edwards) between Sept. 14 1918 

to Col. Bunnell, comdg. 101st Engnrs. and Oct. 24, 1918. 

In a brilliant dash of this sort (26 Div. pushing thru unknown enemy country 
for 14 kilometers Sept. 12 to 14 inclusive, 1918, reducing St. MIHIEL salient, W. S. S.) 
the advancing troops are always hailed with the acclaim which they well deserve. 
The multitude applauds them. But to those of us who know the inside points of 
the game, there comes the thought of those others without whom the success could 
not have been accomplished. The duties of the engineer troops seldom lead to the 
path of glory. Their labors and the fruits of them are seldom recognized by the lay- 
man. But there are some of us who know of the work that your regiment has done. 
In this last advance I cannot compliment you too highly on it. The 101st Engineers 
not only did the pioneer work at the front, which was their specific duty, but also 
repaired the roads in the rear which should more properly be done by Corps Engin- 
eers. Your officers and men repaired roads that were filled with shell-holes, wire 
and other obstacles, roads, which were in some cases even entirely obliterated. 
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seemed unsurmountable. They continued their work day and night, labouring un- 
ceasingly under fire, making it possible to carry ammunition and supplies to the 
troops that they might hold the ground that they had taken. Without the supreme 
effort of your regiment our work would have gone for naught. I congratulate you on 
your masterful handling of a difficult piece of work, and through you I congratulate 
your regiment, which has continued to uphold the best traditions of New England 
and the Yankee Division. (Note:—" Them dudes" the Kid Glove Cadets ! L. P.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Office of the Surgeon, 101st Engnrs., A.E.F. ^ 

Oct. 26, 1918 
(Rec'dNov. 23, 1918— W. S. S.) ;' 

Dear Colonel Simmons : ■ ■ ' 

I am laboring under the impression that in my next letter to you I shall be so 
familiar and so far forget military courtesy as to address you as " Dear Colonel Bill" 
* * » I have given your regards to " Red Light WALCOTT " and he was much 
pleased to receive the message. At the present moment he is suffering from a gum- 
boil (Note:— Exact locality omitted owing to confusing Medical phraseology, 
W. S. S.) * * ♦ sits on * * ^: The Medical Corps men over here have not 
been advanced in grade and many a 1st Lieutenant like Lieutenant WALCOTT has 
held the same rank for over a year. + * * 

We are located in an historic WAR AREA rather low down in the alphabet. 
Can you guess where? (VOSGES MTS. or WOEVRE ? W. S. S.) It still con- 
tinues to be a warm spot * * ,. We are receiving all sorts of peace rumors and 
are hoping that the HUNS will see things the way the President wants them to. 5,^ * * 

Very sincerely, 

EDWIN B. NIELSEN, 
Major E. B. Nielson. Major, 101st Eng., A.E.F. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. American Red Cross Convalescent Home No. 7 

Rochefort-en-Terre 
France, Oct. 30, 1918 
(Rec'd Nov. 26, 1918 -W. S. S.) 
Dear old Bill : 

I should have written to you long ago, but to tell the truth have not written but 
one letter home, i. e., outside of the family, * * ♦ I would not have missed the 
last six months for anything in the world. 

It seems ten years ago that we went out of New York Harbor. Everyone of the 
3000 in uniform had to go below and the submarines were waiting outside, but we 
were not attacked until three days from port and you probably read Father Waring's 
report of that through the Associated Press. The people, officers, etc., that I meet 
are all new friends. We are too busy to look up our old ones, even if in the same 
locality. I was ordered to the front as Supply Officer with a Base for 5 Divisions 
but that was (after I had done general work in France) before July 15th, and my 
French Pass was held up. It did come through, though, but I did not get it, so 
somebody on the spot got the job. Afterwards they sent for me * ♦ » and as 
I had already been placed in this interesting work would not accept it. * * * 
This Chateau, " Chateau de Rochefort" took a long time to inaugurate, as workmen 
are scarce, and it is so far from everywhere, but it is in fine shape now, and we have 
100 enlisted men here and will soon have 300. Next week I return to Paris and 
either start one of four new Castles, or go to London, to assist Mr. Endicott who 
would have liked me to stay with him. * , * Each and every day is the same, 
when I am not going from one end of the Coast to another — I have a RENAULT 
Car, a FORD Touring Car, a FORD CAMIONETTE (small truck car) and a Motor 



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Cycle (with seat on wrong side [ENGLISH] ) but can't get a typewriting machine to 
write with ! Don't tell, never had such food in my life, NOT IN ENGLAND, 
THOUGH. No beer, no liquor (hard) but Wines and Cordials ! Do you think there 
will be Prohibition when three millions come back ? * * » You should see the 
work the Americans have done over at Ports, etc. It is like Aladdin's Lamp, # * * 
Was with my family four days at Chamouni * * * Give my regards to all in the 
A.G.O. Mass. I am thinking of each one, but I must particularly speak of my little 
lieutenants. Miss F and Miss M and that young fellow, JOHN CAMPBELL * , * 
Good luck ! 

Sincerely 
CAN YOU READ IT, I CAN'T! ARTHUR H. SARGENT, 

O. K. Arthur H. Sargent A.R.C., Hotel Regina, Paris. 

Administrateur and Directeur, C.H. in France, A.E.F. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. Rochefort-en-Terre, France, Oct. 30, 1918. 

GOOD OLD COMPANY D! 

ARTHUR H. SARGENT. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hq. 6th Army Corps, Am. Ex. Forces, 

France, Nov. 11, 1918. 

(Rec'd Nov. 29. 1918— W. S. S.) 
My Dear Bill : 

Hardly expected when I settled down to business with the A.E.F., the KAISER 
would throw up his hands and get out from under, but I was in time to see and hear 
a little fighting. Am Assistant to the Quartermaster of the 6th Army Corps stations 
at a RAILHEAD and we are near enough to the front to hear the guns, see some in- 
teresting aeroplane attacks and occasionally have a shell come over our way. Al- 
though these spectacular features of Army activity may cease with the signing of the 
Armistice there will be plenty for Q. M. 's to do and I don't look for an early return 
to the U.S. With best regards and hope for news from you. 

Sincerely, 

CHARLES H. ALDEN, 

(Capt., Q. M. C, U.S.A.) 

POSTAL TO W. S. S. Army Candidates School, A. P. O. 714, A.E.F. 

Nov. 12, 1918 
(Rec'd Dec. 16, 1918— W. S. S.) 
My Dear Colonel : 

I have enjoyed the D Co. news very much. From the middle of July till the 
middle of August, I commanded Co. I, 30th Infantry, U.S.A., in part of the defense 
of the MARNE and the advance to VESLE RIVER. 

Since then I have been Tactical Officer in charge of training at Army Candi- 
dates School. The Armistice sounds too good to be true and we are waiting to see. 

LOUIS GRANDGENT, Major. 
O. K. Louis Grandgent, Major. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. France, Nov. 12, 1918 

Rec'd Nov. 29, 1918— W. S. S. 
{The Day after I P. B. C.) 
My Dear Colonel : 

The " Information Bureau" of Oct. 15, arrived yesterday. Wish you could have 
arrived with it to see the celebration. The sky for miles in the evening was alight 
with the thousands of flares, rockets and WAR PYROTECHNICS of all kinds— the 
greatest free display of fireworks ever witnessed by anyone. 



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Little Peter still has his tail up I see and most interesting news as usual. His 
arrival is always welcome and has helped to pass many an hour, otherwise dull. 
Always a starter of conversation as the remarks of one or the other old D men are 

'^^ Not one of us has as yet, I think, fully grasped the full significance of yesterday, 
tho- the absence of sound is gradually getting to seem normal. Just what comes 

next no one knows. 

We have a long and rapidly increasing list of rumors to pick from and one 
man's guess is as good as another's. We do know, however, that we were here in 
the line when it happened and that will be a subject for conversation for years to 

come. , , , , T^ I .„ 

With kindest regards to yourself and all the rest of the old D men, I am 

Very sincerely, 
O. K. P. B. Chase, Maj., Engnrs. PORTER B. 

nr^cTAT TO w Q c; France, Nov. 19, 1918 

POSTAL TO W. S. S. ^^^^,^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^_^ ^ ^^ 

""'"'roster RECEIVED. THE UNDERSIGNED IS CHANGING ASSIGNMENT 

SO CANNOT ANSWER QUESTION IN LAST PARAGRAPH. 

bu ^AiMNUi CHARLES J. FARLEY. 

1st Lt., Motor Transportation Corps. 

C.R.A., 1st Army, T.M. 500 Convois Autos 

par. B.C.M., Paris. 



T FTTFR TO W S S Camp A. A. Humphreys, Va., Nov. 20, 1918 

LETTER TO W. b. b. p^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^ ms-W. S. S.) 

Col. Wm. S. Simmons: 

A. CO. Boston. „ , , , 

I have received SEVERAL OF THE "LITTLE PETER" letters and have 
found them most interesting. It certainly is good to hear what the "1^ '' ^ men 
are doing. There are many of them that I hear from only by way of LITTLE 

^^Tam' still at Camp A. A. HUMPHREYS, VA., but time passes pretty slowly. 
Since the signing of the Armistice there has been very little work to da All the 
privates of the company I am attached to have gone leaving only the officers and 
eight or nine Sergeant Instructors. (All A.E.F. men). 

We do physical exercises every day and take hikes to keep us in trim. On the 
whole I guess we are just marking time till our turn comes to be discharged. 

Thanking you for your kindness in sending me "LITTLE PETER "so regu- 

larly and your interest in me, I am. 

Very sincerely, 

HORATIO NEWHALL, 

Sgt., Hq. Co., 6th Engnrs Training Regt., 

Camp. A. A. Humphreys, Va. 



YeTTER to W. S. S. Office Chief of Staff, War College, 

Washington, D. C, Nov. 25, 1918 
(Rec'd Nov. 29, 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel : . ,. h„ 

"LITTLE PETER" has just breezed in and made a killing as usual, it ne 
keeps on improving in his publication work, I am afraid GEORGE CREEL will be 
forced to put off his trip to Mexico, in order to censor the work. I predict that i 
he once started to censor " LITTLE PETER " he would soon forget his professional 



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Baseball Game, "B" & "D" Pine Camp, N. Y., July, 1908. 

duties by reason of the interest he would feel in Little Peter's chirps (if that is just 
what a turtle does\ 

I am still in Washington and as one of my colleagues puts it, am a " Swivillian", 
that is, half way between a soldier and a civillian. The work of this particular time 
is particularly interesting ^^ ^^ * I received the notes for WIECHMAN and 
MARBLE. The both of them, I understand are on the other side. WIECHMAN 
went as an intelligence officer very recently and I haven't been able to locate his 
address yet. Marble who I understand is a Major, went over as a DIVISION 
QUARTERMASTER, unless he got held up in this last order. His address at the 
present time is unknown. I suppose you know that Major JOSEPH W. BART- 
LETT, who I believe should be included as a member of " D " Co., is somewhere 
over there JAGing it with FIELD and DABNEY, although I do not know just 
where. I was interested to hear that Corp. STONE, late of the Motor Corps, and 
promoted outside of military channels to Major, J.A.G., has imbibed the "get there" 
Spirit of the Old First Corps, to such an extent that after being ordered off two or 
three transports at the port of embarkation, owing to the nearness of the Armistice, 
on his last attempt he had sense enough to be very curious to make sure that the 
engines of the ship were working properly, the boilers intact, and the hold not leak- 
ing, etc. Unfortunately for him he did not hear the embarkation officer when he 
ordered all officers ashore. Poor John, therefore, I suppose, should be reported 
missing. He may return in irons, but I doubt it, and everybody in JAGO is smiling 
and saying " More power to him". Dear Colonel, I do not know how we can ever 
thank you for the wonderful work you are doing, but you can rest assured that 
every man in "D" Co. active or otherwise, is full of gratitude and fond memories 
of the wonderful time and the thorough spirit of loyalty distilled into them by their 
association with you and "LITTLE PETER". (George Gushing says this last 
" Peeroration is Genooine High-Falutin' ". LP.) 

Very truly yours, 

RALPH H. HALLETT. 

Major, Gen. Staff. 



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LETTER W. S. S. to Major Carroll J. Swan A. G. O. Mass., Nov. 30, 1918. 

upon receipt (by purchase) Nov. 30, 1918 (Mailed same date W. S. S.) 

of Book ENTITLED "MY COMPANY" 
(CO. D, 101st ENGINEERS) MAJOR SWAN, AUTHOR, 

DEAR OLD MORALITY (Maj. S. was detailed recently as morale officer, W. S. S.) 
You've said it ! Down the Ages it goes ! RECORDED ! May I venture on be- 
half of the " Old Fellers" to express grateful recognition for your glorious achieve- 
ment ! You are a " BRICK ", CARROLL. 

Sincerely 

WILLIAM S. SIMMONS. 

Notice to everybody ! Send for this treasure to hand down to 
your family for all time ! It should be kept in the cupboard with 
the family bible! You can't lose us now! (w. S. s.) Mail $1.50 
(which includes mail charges) to Houghton Mifflin Co., publishers, 
4 Park St., Boston, Mass., U. S. A. 



Note : New Captain, Co. D, 101st Engineers. Press item of 
Nov. 25, 1918 gives the following :— 

Promotion of Lieut. Charles J. Bateman, Jr. of (27 Duke St. ) 
Mattapan, October 16, to be Captain of Co. D, 101st Engineers in 
France was the word received in a letter this morning by the lad's 
father, formerly city architect, at his office, 293 Washington St. 

Capt. Bateman, after studying two years at Plattsburg, won a 
commission as a First Lieutenant in the Engineer Corps Reserves. 
In September 1917, he was transferred to the 101st Engineers (the 
old 1st Corps Cadets) on active service and sent overseas. He had 
a hand in the final victorious drives from Chauteau Thierry for- 
ward when Capt. (now Major) Carroll J. Swan was sent back to the 
United States to conduct training of officers. Co. D of the 101st 
Engineers was left in charge of Lieutenant Bateman, whose leader- 
ship was later confirmed by the war department. 

POSTAL TO W. S. S. Le Mans-Sarthe, France, Dec. 1, 1918 

(Rec'd Dec. 20, 1918-W. S. S.) 
NOW that the War is over, I am back from the frontier and am attached to the 
122d ENGINEERS in charge of construction work in this district. I am acting as 
adjutant of the construction organization. We are hustling to completion the for- 
warding Camp for troops to be returned to the U.S. Best wishes for Christmas and 
New Year. 

CHARLES H. ALDEN, 

(Capt., Q.M., assigned to 122d U.S. ENGINEERS) 
LE MANS— SARTHE-FRANCE. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Co. C, 301st Ammn. Tr'n., A.E.F.. APO 733. 

Dec. 1, 1918 
Col. W. S. Simmons, (Rec'd Dec. 23, 1918— W. S. S.) 

Dear Sir: 

This letter brings with it very best wishes for a " MERRY CHRISTMAS " for 



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I think it should arrive about that time. Thank you also for the copies of the doings 
of the " Corps". I was naturally very much interested in them, and it seemed good 
indeed to see all the familiar names, for we do not get much of a chance to meet 
over here apparently. Although we have been here while the big push was on, our 
work has been in the S. O. S. (Service of Supply) much against our wishes you can 
imagine. We have done considerable travelling around in France, however, and 
know well what that sign on the cars means — "40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux". Now 
that the fighting is over, we are hoping to get into the Army of Occupation at least; 
but we are doing our bit or trying to, wherever we are put. 

I missed being with Major GRANDGENT at the School by being in the Hospi- 
tal at the time the order came through. It was a disappointment. With best wishes 

to you and remembrances to all, believe me. 

Yours very sincerely, 

O. K. Censored. S. Bruce Elwell, Capt. Inf. U. S. S. BRUCE ELWELL. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. American Red Cross. Base Hospital, 

Camp A. A. Humphreys. Va., Dec. 2, 1918 
My Dear Col. : (Rec'd Dec. 6, 1918- W. S. S.I 

Very many thanks for your hearty congratulations and good wishes, also for 
" LITTLE PETER ", the best one yet. Great work you did for the " D " Tobacco 
Fund. I didn't send anything for I raised a fund here and sent it over for Xmas 
Dinner Co. D. $85 just from this camp. Pretty good ? Also raised another $100 
for the Company and that's in Paris now. Have written to Charlie Bateman who's 
now our Captain. Am in Hospital here— dastardly attempt of a wild Pro-German 
horse here to mutilate "me manly form". Hope to get out soon and now that the 
war is over want to get out of the service as early as possible and see what's left 
of my business wreck. My best to Col. Stevens and the best of everything to you. 

Sincerely your friend, 

CARROLL J. SWAN. 



French Army Postal to W. S. S. U.S.A. Mil. P. Ex. Service, Dec. 3, 1918, 702 

(Rec'd Dec. 23, 1918 -W. S. S.) 
Dear Bill: 

Christmas greeting from far away France. I am leaving my brigade to attend 
a Course at Center of Information at LANGRES. Saw JOE BARTLETT about a 

week ago. A " Souvenir of the War" (This card). 

C. H. COLE. 
O. K. C. H. Cole, Brig. Gen., U.S.A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Co. D, 10th Bn., Replacement Training Center, 

Camp Lee, Va., Dec. 4, 1918. 
(Rec'd Dec. 6, 1918- W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Some time has elapsed since the receipt of the letter which went all the way to 
France and back before it reached me here. I have also received the other material 
which was sent to my home and I was very glad indeed to get so much and such 
agreeable news of the Society of " LITTLE PETER ". I left old Co. D in August 
1917 to enter the Officer's Training Camp at Plattsburg. I was commissioned Cap- 
tain of Infantry there in November (1917) and ordered to Leon Springs, Texas. 
Three days after I arrived I was sent to Camp Hancock, Ga., to an outfit of the Sig- 
nal Corps, the Motor Mechanics. I moved with them to Camp Greene, N. C, and 
then the Signal Corps made some officers and let me go on in peace. I was Camp 
Insurance Officer at Camp Greene for two months then last May was ordered to 
Camp Lee. Here I have been actively engaged in training replacements. I have 



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sent five companies overseas, but stay on myself forever. There is no glory in this 

work, but there is lots of work. Unfortunately I have not seen any other member 

of D Co. since I left Plattsburgh. 

Sincerely yours, 

STUART P. SPEER. 

POSTAL TO W. S. S. Office Gen. Staff, U.S.A.. War College Division, 

Washington, D.C., ( no date) Postmarked Dec. 14, 1917. 
(Rec'd Dec. 16, 1918-W. S. S.) 
To Peter's Pater: 

For months I have read what all the other "D" Co. boys wrote home and 
not until I read your roll-call of Aug. 1, which reached me back from France, and 
found myself among the lost did I realize my negligence in not dropping you a line 
before. My military history follows : Joined the 26th Div. Q.M. Hq. DETACH- 
MENT Aug. 1917, as Sgt. Got the right to wear gold bars in Sept. for work in 
moving the Div. overseas. Saw France with the 26th, and now and then in LOR- 
RAINE or on the MARNE would be located near Capt. SWAN and Co. D. When 
with Div. QM I had many talks with my namesake, Capt. GEORGE PARSONS, 
Supply Officer of the 101st Engrs. I did a turn as Division Statistical Officer and 
another as Assistant G-1 or Division General Staff. I was away from the Division 
on detail and was with Major ESTEY when he won the CROIX de GUERRE. I re- 
ceived a personal letter of commendation from Gen. PERSHING for work on en- 
training Divisions. Was commissioned 1st Lieut, at the MARNE in July and Sept. 
1st was sent home to be a Captain. I was torpedoed on the MOUNT VERNON. 
I then got married and afterward was detailed to give lectures to General Staff 
Class at the War College, Washington, and was then assigned to duty with the War 
Plans Division, General Staff, where I met Major RALPH HALLETT, and when I 
reached this point, the Huns laid down and quit. Now I am wondering just how 
useful a military man I really am, and I am putting in spare time in finishing a 
book on the 26th which aims to back up Capt. CARROLL, as the model of veracity. 

Yours in D Co. 

LEAVITT C. PARSONS 



LETTER TO W. S. S. From Maj. Weston B. Flint, 505 North George St., 

Rome, N.Y., Dec. 26, 1918 
(Rec'd Dec. 27. 1918— W. S. S. just before going to press) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

* » * You will be glad to know that LOUIS GRANDGENT and I had dinner 
with PORTER B. in the village of ESNOUVAUX on Dec. 1st. I was attending a 
SPECIAL FIELD OFFICERS' CLASS in the ARMY LINE SCHOOL at LANGRES 
and was bunking with LOUIS at his comfortable billet. , 

We had a car at our disposal one Sunday and toured the region to the north of 
LANGRES finally locating the 101st Engineers. 

I have never seen PORTER looking so well. He was awaiting with the great- 
est interest the return of " HI LANDON " (CAPT. HORACE Z. LANDON. CO. B, 
101st ENGNRS., PAST D, I. C. C, W. S. S.) from captivity in DEUTSCHLAND. 
I suppose you will soon receive direct news from LANDON himself. DOC WAL- 
COTT was among those present, and he is gradually getting "fit" once more. DOC 
NIELSEN hailed us as we passed through AGEVILLE. That is the extent of my 
personal report of Co. D Veterans. But the crowning event of the day was an as- 
sembly for the worthy purpose of marching off to " CHURCH " 

The 12th DIVISION, as you know, played in hard luck. THE ADVANCE 
SCHOOL DETACHMENT, of which I was a member, sailed on Oct. 27, and was 
in WINCHESTER, ENGLAND, when the Armistice was signed. We went on to 
LANGRES. completed the course and then ignominously retraced our steps to 



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BREST to await transportation home. The PRESIDENT was kind enough to bring 
over the " GEORGE WASHINGTON " for our use, so that by a record-breaking 
voyage we landed in New York on the afternoon of Dec. 23rd, which meant a 
CHRISTMAS LEAVE. I shall hope to see you in Boston before long. Meanwhile 
accept my heartiest wishes for the NEW YEAR, and believe me, very sincerely 
yours, WESTON B. FLINT, 

Major, 74th Infantry. 

Come to think of it fellers, I most forgot to tell yer that those 
dear old keepers of the "sacred bird-cage" who used to live on the 
staff line at the Nahant and Hingham camps, "Billy" Richardson 
( 1864j and " Charlie" Green ( 1877) (otherwise known as Lt. Col. 
William L. Richardson, retired and Lt. Col. Charles M. Green, re- 
tired, former surgeons, I. C. C.) have been "dug w^" recently and 
want to be remembered to all the fellers and they also want to be 
" kept wise" on all our "doings". So George Gushing called a corps 
meeting (held out of compliment to medical department at the 
"officers' club house" in which is situated "the governor s chair" 
located within the beauteous vine-clad trellised inclosure of fond 
memory (editor feller ; East Norwell paper) the other morning, and 
after the usual "ritooal of proceedings'', (yours truly having passed 
a sterilized tin wash-basin for ballot box) they were duly elected to 
membership in the past " D " bunch. It was funny how this pun- 
gent event seemed to r&vvwe postmaster fire-chief and landlord Cush- 
ing's memories, and he started right in to tell how "in them days'' 
no feller could dream 0/ getting a job as surgeon in the Cadets, un- 
less he was an expert specialist m "obstutricks" (George says he ain't 
sure about this last word), and that this wonderful custom has been 
handed down to the present day, excepting one feller, who quit the 
Gorps because he was only an ordinary expert surgeon and is now 
nothing but a major and surgeon in the army ! George says that 
the effect of this "ainshent tradishun" can be plainly seen in the 
"lady-like deportmint" of the Gorps at all "public funkshuns" and 
that a "deen of obstutricks" oithsj/Tffarvard Medicle Schuleis "some 
punkins" for the " long pi 




Lastly ! It is rumored that "jbur lads across the ocean" may be 
home in February next, so get out the "old brass bed-warming pan" 
and have ready the kettle of hot water and the red hot poker for a 



The "Little Peter" Papers 77 

steaming flip I (Cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon and Santa Cruz not for- 
gotten !) (This last recipe ought to be all right, as a feller handed 
it to me who said he found it among some law papers marked "im- 
portant and confidentiaF in the Federal Commissioner's office. L. P.) 

EXTRY ! 

The people who are running the affairs of the WAR RISK 
INSURANCE get some odd pDqimunications. Here are a few 
authentic extracts froi 




Previous to his departure j(^e were marred by the justice of 
the peace. 

He was inducted in the surface. 

She is staying at a dissipated house. 
^ I have a four months old baby, and he is my only support. 
' A lone woman and parsely dependant. 

I do not know my husband has a middle name and if he has I 
done believe it is none. 

I need his assistance to keep me inclosed. 

Caring to my condition which I haven't walked in 3 months 
from a broke leg whose number is 975. 

Your relation to him ? Just a mere aunt and a few cousins. 

I received $61.00 and am certainly provoked tonight. 

I received the insurance Polish and have sincd moved my Post- 
Office. 

You ask for my allotment number, I have four boys and two girls. 

Please correct my name as I could not go very well under a 
consumed name. 

Date of birth ? Not yet but soon. 

I have been in bed thirteen years with one doctor and I intend 
to get another. 

Dear Mr. Wilson : I have already written to Mr. Headquarters 
and received no reply. Now if I don't hear from you I will write 
to Uncle Sam himself. 

Please return my marriage certificate, baby hasn't eaten for 
two days. 

If you do not send my allotment, I will be forced to lead an 
immortal life. 

My son is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. 



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Copies to (approx.) 250 past Keep awake! All hands! News 
" D " men in God's country wanted ! Help out with addresses 

and elsewhere ! of lost, strayed or stolen pals ! 

I. C. C. Vets and Farmer's Number ! 

PAST MEMBERS, COMPANY D, I. C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. 0. Box 1587, Boston, Mass. 

Hingham Camp-Ground 

January 20, 1919. 

Weather— bare ground ! Hot ginger tea ! 

Red flannels ! 

Oh! Fellers! 

Too soon for that " first robin" 

but the "peace doves" are a-twitterin' 
round the "Old-Ship" church! 

Howsomever — 

Landlord Cushing chugged over to see me this mornin' after 
he'd done his chores, and he got to yarnin' about old times to beat 
the band and it wornt no use trying to stop him neither ! It seems 
he had just heard from an old feller that lives down in Essex 
County who had happened to be stoppin' at George's Tavern, one 
time the Veterans came down to Hingham Camp-Ground to visit 
the Corps on their summer "toor", this old feller, bein' on the road, 
buying-up "dry cows" on a spec! 

The old man was with George and saw the vets arrive in 
barges (Cushing's) at the camp-ground gate, and he asked if that 
"roostercratic", " tall gent" who led those funny lookin' fellers, that 
went " bobbin' " across the peerade-ground wasn't Mr. Appleton, 
and George said he allowed it was, whereupon George says that the 
"old cow feller" said that Mr. Appleton had quite a lokal reputashun 
down Peabody way among the " agricultoorists" and the "haughty 
cultooralists" and that there was still some talk of runnin' him for 
seelect-man. Then George told me that he considered that a pretty 
"slick" complement and that he often wondered why Mr. Appleton 
left the Cadets and went into the commisionary business to furnish 
baked-beans to the Milishy in general ! (George said, he was not 
sure how much commission there was in the "rake-off", but he was 
sartin there was a "general "in "them beans" somewheres ! L. P.) 

George remarked too, about how fine an appearance our Vet- 
eran Corps always made on peerade, in their best store-clothes, 
fierce, "sot", look of the "eye", and their war-like, get-to-the-dinner- 



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table "first" s\.r\(\e\ (George also said that he admired their un- 
ostentashus equipment, there being always at least one feller wearin' 
a pair of police-man's white cotton gloves, and generally, at least two 
of them wearin' plug hats ! 

Anyhow, George got so worked up, that he called a Corps meet- 
in' this very day in the camp barber-shop, inside the trellis, there 
being present besides George (presiding officer) George's business 
partner (to lend a touch of color to the occashun), and yours truly, 
who passed an old shavin-mug, (that George Sharper, the contra- 
band Corps barber left behind) for a ballot-box, and so, our hand- 
some cap'n 'old style) Frank Appleton (Co. A) was younannymusly 
elected an honerary member of the past " D " bunch. 

I clean forgot to tell yer that, meenwhile, village chief of police, 
" Wash" James forgot the auto traps long enough "to bring up the 
mail", (and to casooaly keep an eye on George's hip pocket) and so, 
"here we are" from "our lads", "near" and "far" ! 

LETTER to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Chase. Esnouvaux, France, Nov. 24 to 26, 1918. 

My dear Mother : 

* ^ * We have been on the move every day since I last wrote to you, march- 
ing on an average of 14 miles every day and have at last arrived at our final desti- 
nation, our billeting Area where we will be allowed to rest and clean up. * * » 
We stayed at the front for three days after the Armistice was declared, building, 
and repairing roads, and then started on our hike to here. The infantry of another 
division was right behind us and we had to keep hiking along every day in order to 
clear the Towns for them. The weather was fine for marching, being overcast and 
cold, the only thing that gave us any discomfort was the wind, which was very 
sharp at all times, and when we halted for the noon meal we were sometimes put 
to it to keep warm. All of the marching was done in the daytime, which was a 
welcome relief from the night marching that we had been in the habit of making. 
* * * Some of the billets were not very good, and some were worse than that 
but we were only in a town for one night, so didn't mind. The Area that we are in 
now is only a very short distance from where we first lit in last fall, only about 15 
kilometers or so. In the town with me are five of the companies of the regiment, 
Headquarters in another town and one company and Second Battalion Headquarters 
in a third town. This is the largest of the three, and is quite a clean town. So far, 
no American Troops have been billeted here, though there have been some in the 
next town. The men are all in barns and outhouses, but the officers all have good 
billets. I have Dr. WALCOTT with me in a big room with two beds and one little 
stove, which by furious stoking we manage to make enough heat to take the chill 
off the atmosphere. An old man and his wife live in the house, and they have 
great fun doing things for us. He comes in, in the morning and lights the fire, and 
was very indignant when I told him that my orderly would relieve him of that 
trouble. A half hour later, the old lady comes in with hot water, and to see that 
the stove is burning all right. It is a very comfortable place although not the best 
billet that I ever was in, but it is a palace compared to a dug-out, and inasmuch as 
we have all of our baggage, we are all set. I suppose there were great times all 
over the country on the 11th ; a friend of mine who was in Paris that day, said that 
the like never was seen on earth before. Should like to have been there or in any 



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other big city, though for real simon pure picturesqueness, I think that the celebra- 
tion in the front lines beat all. There was some visiting across the lines, and that 
afternoon I went more than two miles ahead of our front lines, and saw the first 
Bosche soldiers, not prisoners, or dead, since I came over here. They seemed very 
friendly and willing to exchange souvenirs or anything else. * » * 

Our work for the next three days was very interesting and up to the time of 
leaving, none of us had got used to the quiet and were always listening to hear one 
" bust " somewhere around and even now, it is hard to realize that it is all over, and 
that nothing is left to do, but to clear up and go home. « * » Our march 
out of the VERDUN sector was a good long haul, but through wonderful country, 
and we were well favored in weather. I am thankful to have fought in the VERDUN 
sector for, I will say with every other soldier who has been there — " Unless you 
have fought at VERDUN, you haven't known what WAR is ! " While we were for- 
tunate as to casualties in the regiment, it was by far the most trying sector we have 
been in, and the appearance of it absolutely beyond description, for miles and miles 
nothing but a barren waste of shell-holes, trenches and wreckage, and we built a 

road across it ♦ * » 

Affectionately, 

PORTER. 
Major Porter B. Chase, 101st U. S. Engnrs. (I. C. C.) 



LETTER to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Chase. Esnouvaux, France, Dec. 2, 1918. 

My dear Mother: 

* « * Every day, up at day-break, busy all day, supper after dark, drilling 
five hours a day, but all cheerful, new clothing, shoes, etc., issued to the men, and 
all are hoping to come home soon \ ^ ^ ^ 

Affectionately, 

PORTER. 
Major Porter B. Chase, 101st U. S. Engnrs. (L C. C.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Office of the Surgeon, 101st Engineers, A. E. F. 

Dec. 5, 1918. 
(Rec'd Jan. 4, 1919.— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Well, the WAR seems to be over, and so we are allowed by censorship rules a 
little more latitude than formerly, I can say that from October 1 to November 14, 
we were in the VERDUN sector. Our Headquarters Company was located in the 
city itself, and the rest of the regiment in different places along the front perform- 
ing various duties which an Engineer regiment is always called upon to do. This 
part of the line has changed but little during the past four years, and was, as in the 
past, a regular Hell-Hole, consequently we were glad to get out of it. On the 14th 
November, the DIVISION marched over the road south, some 150 kilometers 
(approx. 100 miles, w. s. s.) to this AREA, which is close to CHAUMONT. We took 
8 days in doing this, stopping each night in some small town, and I think every one 
was glad to finish the journey, as the men were getting a bit footsore. We are now 
about 15 miles from Rolampont where most of the Regiment spent its first two 
months on arrival in France. We are all delighted that hostilities have ceased, and 
we are looking forward to an early peace. The chief thing that we have on our 
minds is, when shall we get home, and my guess is anywhere from one to six 
months. Our feeling is, that we should be amongst the first to go home, as we were 
amongst the first to come, but I am not so sure that it will turn out that way. We 
already know of many going home who have seen but little of the front, and who 
have not suffered the way we have, and this does not seem altogether fair to me. 



82 The "Little Peter" Papers 

Our families and friends want us back, and perhaps they will make their wants 
known. Permission for the first time has just been established, and so far, 180 men 
have gone on their leaves and 4 officers. The men are sent to definite "Leave 
Areas", while the officers are allowed to select the places where they wish to go. 
PARIS, however, is barred to us all, the Mecca of FRANCE, and the place above all 
others to which we would all like to go. I guess I have not yet reached the years 
of discretion, and don't know how to behave myself. 

Of course, by this time you have all heard about HARRY ESTEY. We all feel 
very badly about this, and shall miss him very much. " HY " LANDON is reported 
as being at a Base Hospital near DIJON, and as yet, we have heard no details about 
his experiences while a prisoner in GERMANY. We hope, however, that he will 
return to us shortly. The rest of your old friends are well, and join me in sending 
you their best regards. I saw LOUIS GRANDGENT and WESTON FLINT for a 
few minutes the other day, both being well and apparently happy. 

Well, dear Colonel Bill, keep well, and try to welcome us soon. 

Very sincerely, 

(Sgd.) E. B. NIELSEN. 
Major E. B. Nielsen, 101st Engineers. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hospital Center, A. P. O. 785, Dec. 17, 1918. 

(Rec'd Jan. 2, 1919.- W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons ; 

It was a great pleasure to receive your letter " Little Peter" of Nov. 20th (1918) 
and in this way to receive news of old " D " Co. men, whom, though in many cases, 
not far distant, we obtain no opportunity to see. 

Now that the riot is nearly over, I think it is our turn to thank jyoM for the spirit 
of devotion and interest which has kept alive the company interest, as much now 
as when you were the actual C. O. ! 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) HORACE Z. LANDON. 

Capt. Co. B, 101st Engnrs. 
O. K. H. Z. Landon, Capt.. Engnrs. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Camp Hdqrs., Camp Shelby, Mississippi. 

Dec. 28, 1918. 
(Rec'd Dec. 31, 1918.— W. S. S.) 

Dear Bill : 

I have been remiss in not acknowledging a very interesting number of " Little 
Peter". I certainly enjoy keeping in touch with what the boys are doing. Now 
that the trouble is over, I am desirous of returning to civil life, once more, and 
fully expected to be in BOSTON in time to wish you a " Merry Christmas", but lo ! 
and behold ! just as all arrangements were made, except buying the ticket, they 
have suddenly discovered in WASHINGTON, that my services are indispensable, so 
here I remain ! I have requested transfer to DEVENS, and in event of its being 
approved, I shall take the first opportunity of saluting you. With best regards for 
a " HAPPY NEW YEAR " from 

Yours sincerely, 

(Sgd.) ARCHIE MCMILLAN. 
(Capt. Ord. Dpt.. U. S. A.) 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. 110 State St. (Boston), Dec. 30. 1918. 

(From President N. E. Structural Co.) (Rec'd Dec. 31, 1918.— W. S. S.) 

My dear Colonel : 

The Bulletins from " Little Peter" are a source of much deUght, and I'm proud 
to be on the Hst as a Past Member of Co. D. 

You may be interested to know that my son has been in the Service. Donald 
enlisted in January, 1918, in the ARMY AVIATION BRANCH OF SIGNAL CORPS. 
He was sent to the Ground School at MASS. TECHNOLOGY in May, and after 
completing the course, went to CAMP DICK, DALLAS, TEXAS. Just as he was to 
be sent to Flying Camp in TENNESSEE, the " FLU" got him and kept him in the 
hospital for six weeks. The doctors gave him up, but he pulled through, and was 
sent to Camp at ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. He has now been discharged and his 
only regret is that he got into service too late to take an active part on the other 
side. Wishing you a "Happy New Year", and thanking you for the force which 
keeps " Old Co. ' D ' SPIRIT " alive, I am 

Yours truly, 

(Sgd.) W. B. DOUGLASS. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff. 

War Plans Division, Washington, Dec. 31, 1918. 

(Rec'd Jan. 2, 1918— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel : 

Another belated answer to your note of Dec. 6 1918. * * .» " Little Peter" 
has reported and is doing his best to spread the Propaganda of the value of the 
National Guard among the General Staff, as he is eagerly read by all in the office, in 
spite of the fact that the local celebrities are unknown to them. I believe he is go- 
ing to do his bit in preparing the minds of those here to give the National Guard a 
"square deal "!*.,, Many " Happy New Years" to you and all my friends in 
the Adjutant General's Office, 

As ever, 

(Sgd.) RALPH H. H. 
(Major Ralph Hubbard Hallet, Inf., General Staff, U. S. A.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 58 West Cedar St., Boston, Mass. 

Jan. 1st, 1919. 

(Rec'd Jan. 3, 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Bill : 

If Little Peter gets much longer, I shall have to give up the SUNDAY NEWS- 
PAPERS or CHURCH, to find time to read him. It is interesting to follow the career 
of all the active men, even if I do not now know many of them personally. I was 
intensely interested in Capt. SWAN'S book as it was also my Co. D that were doing 
things, and I had it from General EDWARDS direct how wonderfully true it was. 
While reading the book I kept thinking how our old broad-shouldered, large waisted 
center four of the front rank in the 80's would have stood the game. Anyway we 
were never quitters in our day, though it was more " fuss" than battle in my nine 
years. 

We might have been able to have pushed back the Huns with bayonets as we 
cleared that mob off the wharf with "port arms" at YORKTOWN, VA. (1881) (100th 
ANNIVERSARY SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS). 

Neither of my boys had the luck to get over— the older, WILLIAM, has now 
gone back to his business in GEORGIA after receiving a commission at CAMP 
JOHNSTON. FLA. The younger, JOHN, is still at CAMP ZACHARY TAYLOR, 



84 The "Little Peter" Papers 

KENTUCKY— he is only just 20 years, and I hope may yet join the FIRST CORPS 
to make the record of at least one of each generation of our family since 1741, and 
the first one's name was JOHN CODMAN (REV. JOHN CODMAN ; CHAPLAIN, 
OLD I. C. C.) 

Wishing you the best of luck and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) BILL CODMAN. 

(William Coombs Codman, W. S. S.) 
(Ex-Corporal Codman, "D", I. C. C, 1880-89) 
(Codman & Street— Real Estate 
15 State St., Boston. W. S. S.) 



NOTETOW. S. S. (No locality. No date.) 

(Rec'd Jan 2, 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel: 

Very interesting, thank you for sending it. 

Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) W. L. RICHARDSON. 

(George Gushing says that it's only "trewly great men' who are 
"sparifi' of speech" at "crewshal" moments, and that Dr. Richardson 
was so busy swallerin' his emotion at being elected ornry member 
oipast " D" bunch that he couldn't cough up more words. L. P.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Charles M. Green, M. D., 78 Marlborough St., 

Boston, Jan. 4, 1919. 
(Rec'd Jan. 6, 1919 -W. S. S.) 
Dear Billy Simmons ; 

I purposely use this address in defiance of all military rules of courtesy and leave 
you to supply the necessary titles which I should use were I writing an wwimportant 
letter, this being important, I address you as you are now to me my old friend " Billy 
Simmons". I am not wholly "on" to the soubriquet of " Little Peter", but I suppose 
I didn't happen to attend the meeting when you were recommended for this " high 
(LITTLE PETER) promotion" over the head of the A. G. and others of high mili- 
tary rank, but I accept the situation, and beg to be excused if I do not always re- 
member to use the right titles, which on the whole, don't count. 

Now, having received with the customary and always expected pleasure, the 
"dernier cri" from Co. D, I. C. C, I want to say, how much I enjoyed it. I have read 
the latest from " Little Peter" all through, before I write this "communique" (a very 
good word), and I am overwhelmed to learn that, at a meeting called by G. GUSH- 
ING, in the HALL at HINGHAM (where I used to spend most of my time, when not 
delivering the chickens in the "cage"), I have been elected to Past " D " Bunch. 

I feel quite paralyzed at this Honor ! However, as a true Cadet, I mean to stand 
up under it, and await with fortitude the terrible initiation ! I hope the latter will 
come off before June 30, 1919, when all the "worth while" supplies are stopped, and 
I have to prepare those "ante-reveille" medicines with "egg and water" .' So long, 
Billy, much obliged! Count on me until I am "called West" ! (Now for the digni- 
fied military signature. C. M. G.) 

(Sgd.) CHARLES M. GREEN. 

Lieut. Colonel, M. N. G., Retired. 



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Afterwards, I. C. C. Q.M. Sgt. " Faithful To The End ! " 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 
(Rec'd after going to press) 



Hq. 78th Div., A. E. P., A. P. O. 793, Dec. 28, 1918. 
(Rec'd Jan. 21, 1919— W. S. S.) 



Dear Col. Simmons: 

I have been intending to write you ever since I have been over here but the 
march of events were so rapid for me for awhile that I did not get around to it un- 
til now. As you may know, I received my overseas order on the 19th of October 
and landed over here a few days before the armistice was signed. I was ordered 
around from pillar to post for many days until they thought they had found use for 
me with this division. This division is billeted in the same area it was in when 
the fighting stopped and is located in towns that are well shot up and poor as can 
be from the GERMAN occupancy of nearly four years. The men are most of them 
quartered in dug-outs and old blown-up cellars. Discomfort everywere and no re- 
lief in sight. Floors of wood and window-glass are, I think, unknown and forgotten 
here. This division was organized at CAMP McARTHUR and got over here in the 
late summer. I did not see a great deal of fighting but what it did, it did well in 
common with all our men. 

Personally, I am doing the trial work of the division and am having some very 
interesting cases and law questions to handle. I had always hoped that the U. S. 
would find some use for me in a line position, but as that was not to be, I am con- 
tent to be doing work along the lines of my profession. 

As you know, the J. A. DEPT. has done some wonderful work starting with the 
working out and carrying on of the DRAFT, and then and now, handling the legal 
end of the WAR RISK INSURANCE. I think too, that the Administration of 
Justice and the work on the Discipline of the Army have been well done by this 
Department in what it has had to do with it. 

As you see, I am proud of our Department and really glad to have a share in its 
work. 

The thing that I have learned over here, is the wonderful courage shown by 
our infantry soldiers, who have known just one thing, and that was to everlastingly 
go forward. The fighting that they did and the hardships that they have gone 
through will add a great page to our country's history of manly action. I have seen 



86 The " Little Peter " Papers 



General COLE (A, I. C. C.) over here, also Colonel LOGAN, Major HAMMOND (D, 
I. C. C.) Lt. Col. SCHUYLER (B, L C. C.) and many officers who had been in the 
MOTOR CORPS (I. C. C), but whose names were unknown to me. 

I am well and contented to stay here as long as I am needed, as I feel that by 
staying I may give some man who has spent more time here than I have, the oppor- 
tunity to go home. 

We are part of the ARMY of OCCUPATION, but are in reserve and whether 
we will move up into GERMANY, I do not know. We are right on the edge of 
GERMANY now, and I have personally been in. 

Hoping that you are well, believe me always grateful for the very kindly inter- 
est that you have always shown to me, I am 

Yours truly, 

(Sgd.) JOSEPH W. BARTLETT. 

O. K. Major Joseph W. Bartlett. 

P. S. Pardon type-writing, I did it myself. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Kraft Bates & Spencer, Inc., 156 Boylston St., 

Boston, Mass., Jan. 20, 1919. 
(Rec'd Jan. 21, 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Col. Simmons : 

Many thanks for your interest in keeping old D Co. in touch with one another 
during this WAR, also your letters to us while on duty in FRANCE did more to 
keep up our spirits than anyone can imagine, and helped to back up the words of the 
officers in saying that " D " Co. must be proud of its record, and I hope that it will 
continue for years to come. After serving nearly nine years in " D " Co. my only 
regret is, that I was not with them at the finish, as you know I have tried all ways 
to get back, but the WAR DEPARTMENT said " NO " (PHYSICAL DISABILITY), 
so today I am again in business life, only because the fighting has ended. I am 
taking up the matter of my discharge at present, as I have been assured by GEN- 
ERAL EDWARDS that an injustice was done to me. 

Yours respectfully, 

(Sgd.) HARRY L. SPENCER. 

(Formerly 1st Lt., " D " Co., 101st U. S. Engnrs., I. C. C. ) 



Celebratin' about agricultooralists I want ter show yer a few 
horny-fisted, butter-milked-soaked 'genooines of our " D " lokal 
grange, minus their ''galluses and overalls'' I ! 

Note No. 1. We've got some more of these "rooral cards", but 
they haint been drawn from the deck yet ! L. P. 

1. William A. Andrews. 

2. Albert A. Avery. 

3. Gerard Bement. 

4. John F. Brown. 

5. Francis Elliot Cabot. 

6. George E. Cabot 

7. Edward Nichols Chase. 



Farmer 


Mansfield, Mass. 


Farmer 


East Braintree, Mass. 


Farmer 


Hamilton, Mass. 


Farmer 


Milton, Mass. 


Farmer 


Milton, Mass. 


Farmer 


Manchester, Mass. 


Farmer 


Concord, Mass. 



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8. 


William Coombs Codman. 


Farmer 


9. 


Harry M. Conrad. 


Farmer 


10. 


Morton S. Crehore. 


Farmer 


11. 


Winthrop J. Cushing. 


Farmer 


12. 


Arthur H. Damon. 


Farmer 


13. 


John W. Edson. 


Farmer 


14. 


William Farnsworth. 


Farmer 


15. 


Harold L. French. 


Farmer 


16. 


George P. Gardner. 


Farmer 


17. 


Thomas J. Hammond. 


Farmer 


18. 


Louis A. Hanscom. 


Farmer 


19. 


William A. Hayes, 2d. Amateur, Gardner, 


20. 


Everett S. Hilton. 


Farmer 


21. 


Franklin W. Hobbs. 


Farmer 


22. 


John T. Hollis. 


Farmer 


23. 


Lawrence Waters Jenkins. 


Farmer 


24. 


MacGregor Jenkins. 


Farmer 


25. 


Laurence H. H. Jenkins. 


Farmer 


26. 


Frederick W. Jones. 


Farmer 


27. 


Edmund Stillman Kelley. 


Farmer 


28. 


Edward L. Kent- 


Farmer 


29. 


William T. Lambert. 


Farmer 


30. 


Charles E. Loud. 


Farmer 


31. 


Curtis D. Noyes. 


Farmer 


32. 


Robert Treat Paine. 


Farmer 


33. 


Frederic Parker. 


Farmer 


34. 


Harry Strickland Parker. 


Farmer 


35. 


Maurice W. Parker. 


Farmer 


36. 


Charles S. Penhallow. 


Farmer 


37. 


Winthrop I. Perry. 


Farmer 


38. 


Richard Pigeon. 


Farmer 


39. 


Alexander S. Porter, Jr. 


Farmer 


40. 


William Lowell Putnam 


Farmer 


41. 


Henry E. Russell. 


Farmer 


42. 


John W. Sanger. 


Farmer 


43. 


Arthur H. Sargent. 


Farmer 


44. 


Edward H. Sargent. 


Farmer 


45. 


Charles P. Shillaber. 


Farmer 


46. 


Joseph D. Snell. 


Farmer 


47. 


John Winthrop Spooner. 


Farmer 


48. 


Lesley H. Spooner. 


Farmer 


49. 


Thomas F. Stoddard. 


Farmer 


50. 


John H. Storer. 


Farmer 


51. 


Jesse G. Swift. 


Farmer 


52. 


H. Melville Taylor. 


Farmer 


53. 


J. Allen Taylor. 


Farmer 


54. 


Arthur E. Thayer. 


Farmer 


55. 


Joshua D. Upton. 


Farmer 


56. 


William W. Wallcott. 


Farmer 


57. 


Paul Barron Watson. 


Farmer 


58. 


Edward F. Willcutt. 


Farmer 


59. 


Joseph N. Willcutt. 


Farmer 


60. 


Charles J. Williams 


Farmer 



South Hingham, Mass. 
Framingham, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
South Hingham, Mass. 
Scituate, Mass. 
Hingham, Mass. 
Dedham, Mass. 
Clinton, Mass. 
Southborough, Mass. 
Northampton, Mass. 
Waltham, Mass. 
Specialist-Expert Cambridge, Mass. 
Belmont, Mass. 
Marion, Mass. 
Hingham, Mass. 
Danvers, Mass. 
Dover, Mass. 
Milton, Mass. 
Raymond, Mississippi. 
Lexington, Mass. 
Beverly Farms, Mass. 
Hamilton, Mass. 
Weymouth, Mass. 
Crow Point, Hingham, Mass . 
Waltham, Mass. 
Bedford, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
Magnolia, Mass. 
Rockland, Mass. 
Wellesley Hills, Mass. 
Brooklin, Maine. 
Manchester, Mass. 
Manchester, Mass. 
Concord, Mass. 
Manchester, Mass. 
Lexington, Mass. 
Framingham, Mass. 
Wellesley, Mass. 
Hingham, Mass. 
Hingham, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
Waltham, Mass. 
North Scituate, Mass. 
Wellesley Hills, Mass. 
Marblehead, Mass. 
Dedham, Mass. 
Reading, Mass. 
Natick, Mass. 
Milton, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
Cohasset, Mass. 
Concord, Mass. 



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Note No. 2. George Gushing says he got a rulin' from the "silo 
editor" of the "Old Farmer's Almanac" that the back-yards of Gam- 
bridge, Newton and sich-like, are too cramped to count them settle- 
ments as in the "rooralcolyums" (barring farmer Billy Hayes, and 
his "presshus mint-crop") and that the town of Brookline is infested 
with descendants oi prehistoric cliff-dwellers (Zuni "flat" Injuns', 
which counts it out "as a boocoUc commoonity". (L. P.) 

Next to lastly. Uncle George Gushing says to keep yer "eyes 
peeled" on them "critters" in Washington, and see that the "Milishy" 
(them National Guard fellers) and the old First Corps git "everything 
that's coming to 'em" out of compliment to the record they have 
made since "Ginrl" JJ ashington's time, and to not let them forget 
that our Ginrl George's advice about the need of a trained "milishy" 
is still "some pertaters" ! 




Furthermore— He says that if any of them "war-hosses" that 
"snort" in the stalls of Congress or any of that "brain-trust" that 
wear Uncle Sam's jeans "get funny" with such a long record of 
"good doins", you jest "swat 'em" ! good and plenty ! ! (L. P ) 

EXTRY ! 

The follerin' items from one of our "sprightly Hingham dailies" 
may be of more than mere "nashunal" interest! ! 

Firstly! Our esteemed fellow-villager, Mr. George Gushing, 
who has always taken such intense and philanthropic interest in 
our yearly visitors, the Boston Gadets, remarked the other day that 
in all these years that he had watched the " doings" of that fine 
body of representative citizens, he never could make out why on 
Veteran's Day each year (when the Vets arrived in barges [Gush- 
ing's]) at the camp-ground gate they should cause such "a great 
rumpus" amongst those Cadet-fellers that are quarantined all the 
week near the gate! He said, that as soon as these "toorists" 
scramble out of the barges, one of those quarantined fellers "sets 
up a holler" loud enough to be heard over to Bradley's smell-genoo- 
rater, his feller inmates rush wildly out, grab the nearest weepon 



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89 




" Little Peter" commanding Co. D. Patrol Problem 

at hand, string out, fierce-like, in a row, meanwhile one of them 
thumps the tar out of the sheepskin that's hung around his neck 
(although nowadays he hears that a feller ''busts his bladder" blow- 
ind a horn insted! ) and that itinerant flock of critters starts into the 
pasture ''looking as important as hell" and as if all this racket was 
made on their account ! 

Nextly ! It is rumoured that the genial and pervasive host of 
Hingham's most notable center of hospitality, the "exclusive Gushing- 
plaza" has taken as a business associate, one of our esteemed fellow- 
townsmen who has long held the public eye by the efficient manner 
in which he has conducted the clerical, culinary, chamber-work and 
commissary departments of that noted, though cindery, health-resort! 

Through a singular coincidence, this gentleman bears the cog- 
nomen "George". (Note :— The color scheme in this connection is 
said to blend most harmoniously.) (South Hingham Plains society- 
reporter. L. P.) 

Accordin' to hotel etiquette, one " George" should be addressed 
as "proprietor" and the other as "owner" ! Query ? Which? (L. P.) 

Lastly ! We have recently heard on highest authority that Lt. 
Col. Dr. WiUiam L. Richardson is busily engaged upon his duties 
as "Gorps historian". 

Note :— George Gushing says he bets that Dr. Richardson will 
have his hands full if he dares to set down all the scandalous doings 



90 The "Little Peter" Papers 

of those old time scalawags, when the annual Corps dinner in the 
White Room at Young's Hotel, Boston, used to sometimes foot up 
a breakage bill of about $350.00 and not more than a hundred plate 
dinner at that ! 

Note .— This here last "venermous" bite must be regarded with 
utmost dubosity, as George probably got left on the dinner contracts ! 
and besides, it was only the other day, that George was telling me 
that the present gang \^r\i in it as "spenders" and that them was 
the glorious days when the fellers were "blowing the family suds" 
and not their own I Glasses up! ! Gentlemen! ! (L. P.) 

(Inclosure to " L. P." bulletin, Jan. 20, 1919.) 

Copies to (approx.) 260 past "D " Keep going! No let up! Late 
men "in Uncle Sam's garden" • news ! Changes and old 

and over-the-wall ! time yarns wanted ! ! ! 

Cherry Tree^Number! 




PAST MEMBEI^Srf^rVIPANY D, I. C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. O. Box 1587, Boston, Mass. 

Hingham Camp-Ground, Mass. 
February 22, 1919. 
Weather— very dry prospects ! Penny-royal 
cocktails, sulphur and molasses chasers ! Yah ! 
Oh! Fellers! 
Don't get down-hearted ! 
Three cheers for the W. C. T. U., / dont think ! ! 

On this "great and glorious day we celebrate" our G. Gushing, 
Esq., wearin' a "new ten cent (C. O. D.) shave" and a "clean 'biled' 
shirt" strolled over to the camp-ground gate and among other "vil- 
lage-gossip' ' he brought up the matter of horneray members past "D" 
bunch and said he'd heer'd rumors over ter the "drug-store" that 
there was talk a'goin' round, that we had bin "lettin' in" some fellers 
lately, kind of promiscus-like and so he thought we better let up fer 
awhile, until he got the views of ''the village smellin' committee" 
(Board of Health) on this question, which appearin' reasonable-like, 
I dropped the subject, and made him "fish-up" the mail, from his 
''hind-pants-pockets," and here it is. 



The "Little Peter" Papers 91 

LETTER TO W. S. S Esnouvaux, France, Dec. 12, 1918 

(Rec'd Jan. 29, 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

I have just received from MAJOR CHASE the gift of $100.00 which you and 
the past members of our Company have so thoughtfully given to us. I can assure 
you that it is a great help to us all to know that though the personnel of the Com- 
pany has changed considerably from the " Old Days" that there is such a fine group 
of men who were once members of the Company who are thinking of our wants while 
we are " Over Here" and doing their very best to make life more bearable for us 
during these trying times. 

Being a BOSTON man myself, the name of the " Old Corps" is not unfamiliar 
to me, and I feel that each and every man in the Company is doing all within his 
power to uphold the traditions for which the Corps stands, and I can truthfully say 
that we are all doing our utmost to continue the fine record which the " OLD OUT- 
FIT" had before it became known as the 101st ENGINEERS. Thanking you for 
your efforts in our behalf, I remain. 

Very truly yours, 

(Sgd.) CHARLES J. BATEMAN, Jr. 

Capt., Co. D, 101st Engineers. 



GERMAN NEW YEAR'S GREETING Maintz, Germany, Dec. 25, 1918. 

CARD (in colors) to W. S. S. (Rec'd Jan. 26, 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Col : 

Heartiest greeting from GERMANY for 1919. I enjoy your cards and circulars 
very much. It means lots to us to know we are remembered back home. I am in 
this wonderful RHINE (WINE) country with 10th FRENCH ARMY. 

Regards to all. 

(Sgd.) GEORGE I. CROSS, 
(G 4) Capt. 101st Engineers, detailed on special service — W. S. S. 

(GHQ) will forward. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. St. Julien, A. P. O. 727, American E. F. care of Co. G, 

116th Ammunition Train, Dec. 28, 1918 

(Rec'd Jan. 21, 1919 - W. S. S.) 
My dear Col. Simmons : 

Thank you for the bulletin of the doings of past and present members of Co. D. 

It is certainly fine to get news of old friends who are "so near and yet so far". We 

have done our bit of traveling about this country of France — "a la 40 HOMMES et 

8 Chevaux," but for me I prefer the PARIS-NICE Express. " Finis la guerre" also, 

but apparently there is plenty of work more to be done. Best wishes to you for the 

New Year — success to all members of D Company past, present and future. 

Very sincerely, 

BRUCE ELWELL, 



Capt., Inf., U. S. 



O. K. Censored Bruce Elwell, Capt., Inf., U. S. 



FRENCH PHOTO POSTAL (Montigny le-Roi) Montigny le-Roi, Dec. 27, 1918 
(The Marne) Place de 1 ' Hotel-de Ville (Rec'd Jan. 21, 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Col. Simmons : 

This is where we came from 3 days after the ARMISTICE. We are just wait- 
ing for the word "HOMEWARD ! " Was glad to get the Xmas Greetings from 



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^'LITTLE PETER!" Saw Brig. Genl. COLE today and am much pleased he is 
with us again. What do you think of Major SWAN'S new book ? Will be in to see 
you when I get back sure. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd,) JOHN COOLIDGE, 
Postmaster and Sgt. 26th Div. Military Police, A. P. O. 709, A. E. F. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Esnouvaux, France, Dec. 29, 1918 

(Rec'd Jan. 21. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

On the 10th of December your cable thru HOTTINGER of PARIS arrived and 
was turned over to Capt. CHARLES J. BATEMAN in command of Company D. 
Inasmuch as it was too late for the purpose for which it was sent (THANKSGIV- 
ING) we decided to use it for the benefit of the Company at once in supplying such 
things as they could not otherwise get for we knew their CHRISTMAS was provided 
for by the very generous gift of the WELFARE ASSOCIATION. The things that 
were purchased were all "eats" and have done much to make their stay here more 
pleasant. Capt. BATEMAN has probably sent you his personal thanks for the gift 
and you know without my writing about it what my sentiments are on the matter. 
Five companies of the regiment are here in this town putting in days of hard work 
on a drill schedule that provides for five hours of drill per day. When you remem- 
ber that the first formation of the day (reveille) is held before "sun-up" and the last 
formation of the day (retreat) is held after sun-down, you will realize that each day 
is a full day. We have no definite news of what the future holds in store for us, 
but personally, I believe that it will be spring before we make a move toward the 
U. S. tho' of course it may occur at any moment. 

Things happen with considerable suddenness at times in this man's army. It is 
with great pleasure that I read of so many of the " D " men in Little Peter's Bulle- 
tin — without it few of us could know what the others were doing and you have the 
thanks of all of us for your never-failing kindness (Uncle GEORGE GUSHING says 
that "the taste" of "honey- dew" melons aint "in it" with sich talk. L. P.) How the 
mixup occurred in the publication of my name in the CASUALTY LIST, I cannot 
understand, but am pleased to announce, as you doubtless already know, that it was 
greatly exaggerated. I am in fine health, getting fat again and am all in one piece, 
for which I am duly thankful. I have seen and talked with (Major) LEON FOSS 
( " B " I. C. C.) a week or so ago, he was well, strong and enthusiastic over the work 
of his ANTI-AIR CRAFT MACHINE-GUNS. 

"BUZZ" (Col. HOLTEN B. PERKINS, 4th PIONEER INFANTRY (Lt. Col., 
1st Mass. Engnrs., N. G. & I. C. C, B. C & D) I haven't seen, but I have had news 
that he was in FRANCE, that his regiment had been broken up for REPLACE- 
MENTS and that he was on his way at that time to Le MANS for orders, (Capt.) 
GEORGE CROSS ( " C " & " D ", I. C. C.) is now LIAISON OFFICER for part of the 
10th FRENCH ARMY up in the RHINE COUNTRY, (Major) JOHN OSBORN 
( "B" & "C", I. C. C.) has left the regiment and has gone to report to GENERAL 
McKINSTRY to assist in appraising the damage to the occupied territory in BEL- 
GIUM and FRANCE— some job, by the way. Many of our officers who have been 
away as INSTRUCTORS at various SCHOOLS have come back to us and we have 
had some REPLACEMENTS, so that now our ROSTER of OFFICERS is practically 
complete. With my kindest regards to you and best wishes for a Happy and Pros- 
perous NEW YEAR, I am. 

Very sincerely, 

(Sgd) PORTER B. 
O. K. Porter B. Chase, Maj., 101st Engrs. • 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Gondrecourt, Jan. 5, 1919 

(Meuse) (Rec'd Jan. 25, 1919 -W. S. S.) 
My dear William : 

Sundry missives have been received from you in the past few weeks, the last 
one bringing CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and those of "Little Peter". All of them 
have been much appreciated for it is good to get something from back home, telling 
of the "doings", especially those of the dear old Organization of which we are so 
fond. My " SAFE ARRIVAL CARDS " were a month late in being delivered but I 
am glad you finally got yours. 

I was sent here for a re-assignment, as my regiment was broken up and put in- 
to replacement like many other regiments and divisions. That move has created 
so many surplus Colonels, that I doubt if I get anything but an assignment to go 
home. 

Now that I've no regiment, and the "trouble" is over, such orders wouldn't hurt 
my feelings a bit. Old " BEANTOWN " and a cup of " THOMPSON'S SPA" coffee 
would be pretty good. I found here on my arrival COLONEL HARRY F. DALTON, 
U. S. A. (SON OF LT. COL. J. FRANKLIN DALTON, FORMER COMMANDER 
OF SECOND CORPS CADETS (SALEM, MASS., 1884) lateQ. M., 76th DIVISION, 
A. E. F., and we were joined two days later by COLONEL EDWARD L. LOGAN, 
101st INFANTRY. He is here as a witness, and counsel in a case before a BOARD. 
DALTON has since left to join the 6th DIVISION, A. E. F. 

I've seen MAJOR DABNEY ( "A", I. C. C), CAPT. SARGENT ( "A", I. C. C), 
LT. TOPPAN ( "A" & " C ", I. C. C), LT. ELLIS ( " D ", I. C. C.) and GARLAND of 
the Old Corps and various other MASSACHUSETTS officers and have heard from 
MAJOR LEON FOSS ( " B", I. C. C), CAPT. GEORGE L CROSS ("C"&"D", 
I. CO, MAJOR ELIAS FIELD ( "A" & "D", I. C. C.) and MAJOR "CHICK" 
DAVIS ( " B ", I. C. C.) but I have not been able to connect with any of them. Oh, 
I have also seen GEORGE WILLIAMS ( "A", I. C. C.) now LIEUTENANT (SON 
OF EX. SGT. HENRY M. WILLIAMS, ("D", L C. C. 1888). Having nothing very 
much to do now, but a School starts to-morrow, for Junior officers (to keep them 
out of mischief) and I am slated as one of the Instructors. At this time I can't say 
I relish the proposition. I'm well and have been all the time and am feeling fine. 
My best regards to you and to other old friends about the Adjutant General's Office 
and wherever else you may see them, ^ ^ ^ 
Yours sincerely, 

(Sgd.) HOLTEN B. PERKINS — " BUZZ " 

(Late Col. 4th Pioneer Inf., U. S. A., Late Lt. Col. 101st Engrs., 

M. N. G., Late Lt. Col. Comdg. 1st C. C, M. N. G. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. France, Jan. 14, 1919 

(Rec'd Feb. 3, 1919-W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Bill : 

Your Xmas and NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS received and thoughts most ap- 
preciated. We are at present 3 miles from ROLAMPONT, the first town we were 
in on our arrival in FRANCE. We are well and think we may sail for home in 

about a month. 

Yours, 
E. B. Nielsen, Major, U. S. A. (Sgd.) E. B. NIELSEN. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. (No locahty) Jan. 15, 1919. 

Col. W. S. Simmons, 

State House, Boston. 
Dear Bill : 

I enclose herewith a story of the participation of the 26th DIVISION in the Sec- 



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ond Battle of the Marne. published in the "STARS AND STRIPES", the official 
paper of the American E. F., which may be of interest to you. 

Yours very sincerely. 

(Sgd.) CHAS. H. COLE. 

Brig. Gen. Chas. H. Cole, 52nd Infantry Brigade, 

American Ex. Forces. 

(NOTE : This letter also has as inclosures two German photo postal cards 
taken from Hun prisoners by 103rd U.S. Inf. after battle of June 16, 1918. W. S. S.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 88th Co., Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Phila., Pa. 

Jan. 20, 1919. 
(Rec'd Jan. 22, 1919-W. S. S.) 
My dear Col. Simmons : 

CARLETON JACOBS and I ran across each other not long ago and I heard 
from him that you were making a record of former members of the old " D " Co. 
He suggested that I write you and give you the information concerning myself as I 
am doing. 

I am afraid my history will not add anything to the brilliancy of the Corps 
Prestige, but it will help to complete the records, so here it is. I was last identified 
with the Corps as Corporal and Company Clerk of " D " Co. and then on recruiting 
duty. 

I obtained my discharge in June, 1917 to accept a commission in the United 
States Marine Corps. I started as Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve 
and was later given a probationary commission in the same rank in the Regular 
Marine Corps. 

Still later I was made Temporary First Lieutenant and I am now a Captain. 
From November, 1917 to August, 1918, I was in command of the 22d COMPANY 
(SEARCH-LIGHT BATTALION), 1st REGIMENT, AT LEAGUE ISLAND NAVY 
YARD, PHILA., PA. In AUGUST, 1918, I went to FRANCE with the 88th Co., 
(ALSO SEARCH LIGHTS) as a JUNIOR OFFICER. We were tricked out of our 
share of the party (which was to have been with the NORTH BOMBING SQUAD- 
RON OF THE NAVAL AIR FORCES operating against the BELGIAN PORTS) 
and spent our time in Camp at a Navy AIR-STATION. We came home in Decem- 
ber (1918) to our old STATION at PHILADELPHIA and are getting ready for the 
NEXT WAR ! My intention at present is to stay in the service. I did not intend 
to go into so much detail when I commenced this note, but trust you will be able to 
pick out the information you desire. At the suggestion of MR. JAMES M. FISK 
(" D", L C. C.) I send amount to cover mailing expense. (MARINE CORPS MONEY 
NOT GOOD IN THIS CADET CAMP. THEREFORE RETURNED WITH 
THANKS. W. S. S.) 

Whenever you are getting out any " DOPE " on the Corps, I would be glad to 
receive it, as I shall always have an interest in the CADET CORPS and shall be 
anxious to do whatever I can to advance its WELFARE. 

Yours sincerely, 

(Sgd.) LUCIAN W. BURNHAM. 
(Capt., 88th Co., U. S. M. O 



LETTER TO W. S. S. American Commission to Negotiate Peace 

4 Place de La Concorde, Paris, France, Jan. 20, 1919. 
(Rec'd Feb. 3, 1919-W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

The " D " Co. BULLETIN for Dec. 25th has just come, thanks to the efforts of 
Sgt.— beg pardon— MAJOR RALPH HALLETT. In locating my present where- 



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A " D " Sentry 



abouts L'il PETER certainly brought back the good old days of the " GIN RICKEY- 
PAIL " at HINGHAM and the BLACK SWAMPS of SANTUCKET, MASS. when 
the foe succeeded in capturing BOSTON (MANEUVERS, SOUTH-EASTERN 
MASS. 1909, S. S. S.) but the Corps saved its honor, and also the RUM-WAGON. 
A little over a year ago I was down in the WILDS of TEXAS, not far from SAN 
ANTONIO, helping to organize the 334th AERO SQUADRON, which when we 
started consisted of a few LOOTS (like myself, just out of PLATTSBURGH and 
other OFFICERS' TRAINING CAMPS) and 150 VERY GREEN recruits. The 
latter were good raw material however, and as word came that we'd be going over 
just as soon as we were equipped, we all hustled pretty hard to lick them into shape. 
The job was about done, and our OVERSEAS orders expected almost any day, when 
an A. G. O. order arrived, directing me to report to the CHIEF OF THE MILI- 
TARY INTELLIGENCE at WASHINGTON for duty ! I was certainly "out of luck", 
but there wasn't anything to do but to pack up my " bedding-roll " and say good-bye 
to my outfit. When I arrived at the WAR COLLEGE I found that INTELLIGENCE 
was, as yet, in about as nebulous a state as our AIR SQUADRON had been on the 
day when the 150 rookies were marched into CAMP and turned over to us. Every- 
one pitched in though, and in the course of eight or nine months we had become a 
real working outfit, and had grown enormously, so that from a mere branch of the 
EXECUTIVE DIVISION, GENERAL STAFF, we became the MILITARY INTEL- 
LIGENCE DIVISION, GENERAL STAFF. The work was mighty interesting but 
it was "SWIVEL-CHAIR WORK" and I envied my SQUADRON and the others 
who had had a chance to get across. As CHIEF OF THE ECONOMIC SUB-SEC- 
TION OF THE POSITIVE INTELLIGENCE a few days after the ARMISTICE 
WAS SIGNED, I was told that I was to go over for work at the PEACE CONFER- 
ENCE. Although the smell of powder had all blown away and PARIS is almost as 
gay as it ever was, I still expect to witness and perhaps carry a little ammunition 
into the skirmishes which will take place before the FINAL PEACE is signed. 



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PleasB remember me to all the old "' D " Co. men. With best wishes to yourself and 
thanks for setting LITTLE PETER on my trail, 1 am, 
Very sincerely, 

(Sgd.) WALTER G. WIECHMANN, 1st Lt., Inf. 

P. S. I'll never forget those choice BLACK CIGARS you brought up to us at 
the LAWRENCE STRIKE (1912, W. S. S.) I smoked otie of them and have never 
dared try to smoke a cigar again. COFFiN-TACKS are good enough for me. 

(Lt. Wiechmann's home address is 330 West 102d St., N. Y. City. W. S. S.) 



LETTER to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Chase. Vessignes, France, Jan. 21, 1919. 

(Rec'd Feb. 15, 1919-W.S. S.) 
My dear Mother : 

An order came in this morning giving the schedule for our move into the 
LeMANS AREA, and we find that our move is set for the night of Jan. 29/30. We 
entrain at FOULAIN, a little station about six kilometers from here, at 20.30 HOURS, 
Jan. 29, and we depart at 0.35 HOURS, Jan. 30. As to the time of our arrival, we 
know nothing, but as nearly as we can figure it, it is about 20 HOURS away. We go 
to a little town called MONCE which is about 10 kilometers SOUTH west of 
LeMANS. Of course, we do not know how long we will be there, but probably 
three or four weeks. From there we go to the EMBARKATION AREA, which is 
about our PORT OF EMBARKATION, and there we remain until we go aboard 
ship, probably about a week or so, so you see we are really on our way, and the date 
of arrival in the U. S. is rather uncertain. We are still hard at work repairing rail- 
roads all over our DIVISION AREA, and we will probably keep on the same work 
until we leave, as there surely is enough work to be done. The traffic over the 
main highway thru this town is as heavy as on WASHINGTON ST., WEST NEW- 
TON, that is in number of vehicles passing, and the tonnage hauled is much greater, 
as the bulk of travel is by heavy trucks, which pass thru here in trains, all day, and 
part of the night. There are numerous staff cars of course, passing between 
CHAUMONT and LANGRES, all the time - there is always something doing. 

The last two days have been very fine ones with clear skies and no rain. It is 
a bit colder and the dust is flying in clouds as in summer and it takes but a few 
hours to dry the roads to powder, and they become muddy again just as quickly. 

We have gotten rid of all of our baggage, except what we are to carry with us, 
and we are all ready to enter the " homme" cars and move along Westward. Some of 
our officers are being taken for temporary duty with the PEACE CONFERENCE, 
three more of them having gone yesterday together with several enlisted men. 
We have now 59'/o of the regiment who came over with us, the rest being REPLACE- 
MENTS. There are, however, more than 59% of the men who came over with us, in 
FRANCE at this moment, but they are with other organizations, on DETACHED 
SERVICE, or in the S. O. S. (SERVICE OF SUPPLY.) 

Affectionately, 

PORTER. 
(Major Porter B. Chase, 101st U. S. Engrs.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hq. Camp Shelby, Miss., Jan. 22, 1919 

Colonel William S. Simmons, Boston. (Rec'd Jan. 27, 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Bill : 

Thank you for LITTLE PETER and all the interesting information compiled 
therein, it has a wonderful effect upon keeping old " D " Company together and 
affords rich material for the ARCHIVES. I received your kind note of the 31st in- 
stant and appreciate your congratulations, although I shall appreciate a thousand 



The " Little Peter " Papers 97 

time "more", congratulations upon my discharge, but, am afraid I shall have to drag 
along some time longer at this Camp. My status has been changed to " SMALL 
ARMS INSPECTOR ", but am INSPECTOR WITHOUT TOOLS TO INSPECT. 
I have been waiting since DEC. 5th, 1918, for GAUGES to do the work, but, as yet, 
they are not forthcoming, and I am very weary of enforced idleness. I tried to be 
transferred to DEVENS, but was turned down and altho' this is an ideal location for 
a winter camp, I should much prefer the cold wintry blasts of the EAST, if I could 
only be near family and friends. I haven't seen a face I ever saw before, for over 
six months, something I didn't think was possible within the confines of these U. S. 
I have been horse-back riding each day to keep from getting too fat, and am think- 
ing of trying the Cavalry for my next venture. 

Remember me to THE ADJUTANT GENERAL and the rest of my Corps 
friends and pray accept best of wishes for yourself. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) ARCHIE. 
Capt. Archibald McMillan, Inspector of Small Arms, U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Headquarters, 101st Engineers, PO 709, France, 

24 Jan. 1919 
(Rec'd 10 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel Simmons : 

Thanks for your thoughtfulness in mailing me a copy of the Christmas " D " 
Company Bulletin. It is very interesting indeed, and I have had great pleasure in 
reading it. You probably already know that we are beginning the first step in our 
journey to the States, that is, in two or three days we leave this present 8th AREA 
for the LE-MANS AREA where we will be prepared for embarkation to the UNITED 
STATES, when our turn comes, and as soon as TRANSPORTATION is ready. 
It looks as if we would get back in the month of MARCH. With kindest regards, 

Very sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) G. W. BUNNELL, 

Colonel 101st Engineers. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Chas. S. Penhallow, 803 Sears Building, Boston, 

Col. William S. Simmons, 25 Jan. 1919. 

State House, Boston, Mass. (Rec'd 27 Jan. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Bill Simmons: 

Thanks for your card and for the copies you sent me of letters from the front 
by " COMPANY D " men. They are all unknown to me, I am sorry to say, though 
they bring up pleasant memories of the old days in the seventies when I was a 
member of the active corps ; of the Camp at NAHANT ; of the ARMORY next to 
TREMONT TEMPLE over BUTLER'S STORE (SAME BUILDING STANDING 
TODAY. L. P.) and most of all, the men of my company, some of whom were 
COLLEGE class-mates (HARVARD): GEORGE P. SANGER, LITHGOW DEVENS, 
AMORY HODGES, CHARLIE GREEN (HERE!) and FREDERIC CUNNING- 
HAM (HERE ! ) So many of them, alas ! no longer with us. I hoped that one of 
my sons might take my place in the Corps, but only one of them had inclinations 
that way, and he naturally went with the men of his Class in HARVARD, enlisting 
in BATTERY- A early in his COLLEGE COURSE. He went over with the 26th 
DIVISION in SEPTEMBER, 1917, as a SERGEANT in BATTERY C, getting his 
commission soon after his arrival in FRANCE. 

After eight months continuously at the front, in OCTOBER, 1918, he was sent 
up to ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS, and is now AID to MAJ. GENL. EDWARD 
F. McGLACHLIN in command of the FIRST DIVISION of the ARMY OF OCCU- 



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PATION, stationed at the present time at MONTBUAR, near COBLENTZ. They 
have all done great work, our NEW ENGLAND boys, and we are PROUD OF 
THEM: but noiv, WE WANT TO SEE THEM HOME. 
Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) CHAS. S. PENHALLOW. 

(Ex. Pvt. Co. D, L C. C, Secy Sears Estate.) 



NOTE TO W. S. S. 251 Marlborough Street, 25 Jan. 1919. 

(Rec'd 27 Jan. 1919-W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Thanks for letting me read the inclosed. I have seen two officers lately who 
had been with the 101st. They looked well and hearty. 

Yours truly, 

(Sgd.) FRANCIS HENRY APPLETON. 

Note 1 : Major General Francis Henry Appleton, Mass. Na- 
tional Guard Retired, Late Brigadier General, Commissary General, 
Mass., Late Captain, Company A, First Corps Cadets, Mass., Vol- 
unteer Militia (A.B. 1869, A.M. 1871, Harvard), Late President, 
Mass. Horticultural Society, now President Veteran Association, 
First Corps Cadets. (Omissions excepted, to be continued in our 
next. L. P.) 

(Note 2: Ex Village Fire Chief, G. Gushing says that the 
above out bust offeelin' on Ginrl. Appleton's part, shows his very 
".deep-rooted gratitoode" at bein' 'lected 'orn'ry ter that " D " crowd. 

L.P.) 



NEWS ITEM TO W. S. S. 

Carroll J. Swan, PubHshers' Advertising Representative. 

705-6 Publicity Building, 44 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass. 

23 Jan. 1919. 

(Rec'd 23 Jan. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Sgt. Kenneth E. Henderson — No. 184963. 

"Sgt. HENDERSON with a group of men built a fire near where they pitched 
their tents the night the ARMISTICE was signed, over an unexploded ' DUD '. It 
exploded, and one boy was killed, seven were injured and KENNETH died of in- 
juries to his legs on NOVEMBER 13th, 1918, in EVACUATION HOSPITAL No. 4. 
The GANGRENE set in his left leg before the second operation could be done." 

(Note 1 : This is from a letter from Mary Laird, the nurse 
v^ho attended him. Sgt. Henderson was a Brookline boy, residing 
at 144 Pleasant St., with his mother, Mrs. Jessie Henderson, and 
was in the First Corps Cadets long before it was changed to the 
101st Engineers [enlisted " D ", I. C. C. April 10, 1917]. C. J. S.) 

Note 2 : Another dear comrade leaves us for a little while. 

(W. S. S.) 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. 78 Marlborough St., Boston, 24 Jan. 1919. 

(Rec'd 25 Jan. 1919— W. S. S.) 
.Dear Colonel Billy: 

You see I address you differently each time I write, according as the Spirit 
moves me. By and by there won't be any more spirit, and then, how shall we ad- 
dress you? Well, I have received, read, and re-read the "/. C. C. Vets' and Farmers' 
Number" issued by " LITTLE PETER " and I am surprised to see how tvell my let- 
ter to "LITTLE PETER "reads (EX POSTMASTER GUSHING SAYS THAT 
THERE AIN'T AN OLD MAID SCHOOL MARM IN THE WHOLE HINGHAM 
DEESTRICT THAT CAN "hold a candle" TO OUR Doctor Charles' DELICATE 
TOUCH [WITH THE QUILL]. L. P.) I wouldn't have believed that I could write 
such a letter, and I am not sure that I did. Perhaps " LITTLE PETER " faked it. 
He is capable of doing such things. 

Well, I enjoyed the " FARMERS' NUMBER "; I am something of a farmer my- 
self. It was once said of me that among the farmers I was known as a doctor, but 
among the doctors, I was known as a farmer. So you see. I do not know which I am. 
But I do have a distinct remembrance that I am, and therefore, always shall be, a 
CADET, "good," " bad " or "indifferent," as my contemporaries may decide, but no- 
body can gainsay that I have been a CADET, and furthermore in all my experience, 
I gave to the " D " men just as many starters and stoppers as I did to the members 
of other companies. If anything, I gave the " D " men more stoppers; they never 
needed starters. Well, BILLY, good-bye for now. The same spirit which "inspired 
us in the Active Corps" will remain with us, when we are numbered with those 
whom the prophet " ELISHA" saw. 

Yours for all time, 
(Sgd.) C. M. G. 

(Lt. Col. Charles M. Green, Late Surgeon, I. C. C.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 925 Boylston St., 27 Jan. 1919. 

(Rec'd 27 Jan. 1919-W. S. S.) 
Dear Bill: 

I beg to acknowledge LITTLE PETER'S BULLETIN of JAN. 20, which I have 
read with great interest. I feel much pride in being favored by inclusion in his 
Mailing List, and hope that if I continue on my good behavior, I may possibly re- 
ceive another issue. (NOTE: G. GUSHING SAID THAT WHEN "OUR ES- 
TEEMED FELLER-VILLAGER" JEDGE BOOVE, WAS SHOWED THIS ''pree- 
ambul" THAT THE JEDGE "allowed" THAT THIS YOUNG MAN, Blanchard, 
"sartinly" seemed ter "proxermate" THE "incepshuns" OF AT LEAST "common 
decunsy!" L. P.) Although my seventeen years service in the Corps were limited 
to "A" and "G", I feel sure that I can appreciate, and that I know just as well as 
any " D " man, your never-failing interest in everything connected not only with 
" D " Co., Past and Present, but the whole Corps, (G. Gushing says that this is 
"trewly servin' it" on a SILVER PLATTER. L. P.) 

I shall always look back with pleasure to the many years we were brought to- 
gether as enlisted men and officers in the old outfit. When I left, in 1905. 1 certainly 
never imagined that I should wear a State Uniform again inside, or outside, the 
ARMORY, but MR. HOHENZOLLERN thought otherwise, and while to my ever- 
lasting regret I had passed along too far to get into the real game, I have tried to 
do what I could to keep the ARMORY warm, for those who will have to "CARRY 
ON ", the Old Corps in the days to come. With renewed thanks to you and to "L. P." 

Yours as ever, 

(Sgd.) JOHN A. BLANCHARD. 
Major John A. Blanchard, 1st Motor Corps, M. S. G. (I. C. C.) 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 27 Jan. 1919. 

CoL W. S. Simmons, (Rec'd 29 Jan. 1919 -W. S. S.) 

P. O. Box 1587, Boston. 
Dear Bill : 

I never can thank you enough for " LITTLE PETER." It is great ! ( " TEN- 
SHUN!" L. P.) And keeps one in touch with our brave boys. I note that COD- 
MAN speaks of the BIG FOUR IN " D " in the 80's. It may be of interest to some, 
to know, that the BIG FOUR in 1869 and 70 are, I believe, all still alive. (SINGLE 
RANK FORMATION. W.S.S.) They were FRANCIS W. SARGENT, COL. "BOB" 
OLIVER (ROBERT SHAW OLIVER, LATE ASS'T. SECY OF WAR, W. S. S.), 
FLETCHER ABBOTT and J. W. REVERE. We attended the FUNERALS of 
GEORGE W. PEABODY, SALEM, in 1869, and of ANSON BURLINGAME (U.S. 
MINISTER TO CHINA, W. S. S.), FANEUIL HALL, BOSTON, 1870. The Com- 
mander of " D " Co. was 1st Lt. FRANCIS L. HIGGINSON. I will be in Boston 
next month and will look you up. Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) JOSEPH W. REVERE. 
(Ex Sgt., Co. " D ", I. C. C.) 

(Ancester Paul Revere's residence still standing on North St., 
Boston. "Joe" might give a ''pipe and ale at home" some night, to 
"Old ' D ' Bunch" at the "family fireside'' if he was feeling "just 
right." L. P.) 

LETTER TO W. S. S. 28 Jan. 1919. 

From a loyal " D " Red Cross lady. f Rec'd 29 Jan. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel Simmons : 

* * * " LITTLE PETER " IS ALWAYS FULL of interest and I lend it to 
some of my neighbors who are also interested. ^, ^ ^ We are more busy than 
ever in our district with RED CROSS SEWING as many have dropped out since 
the ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED. I received a package of ten garments today to 
make, and the note of transmittal stated that the City of Quincy's quota is to be 400 
garments weekly for the next 5 weeks to come. Some of us will have to work you 
see to accomplish this task. I was in town yesterday and went to the 101st Engi- 
neers WELFARE MEETING at the Cadet Armory. All the letters to the mothers 
say that the men are very anxious to start homeward. * ♦ # There are quite a 
number of 101st ENGINEER MOTHERS who have been appointed as visitors to 
PARKER HILL to see the wounded members of our 101st at that place. Mrs. P. 
of Wollaston who has a son in " B " went last FRIDAY. She looked after " X " 
WARD as that is where 101st members are cared for. Mrs. P. states that they have 
wonderful care. I go with her this coming FRIDAY as VISITOR. * * * Hoping 
you are better in health than last season, I remain. 

Sincerely, 



PRESS ITEM, BOSTON HERALD. 

Jan. 29, 1919 Headline — Boston Paper 

"26th Division will be home about first 
War record on menu ^^^y. j^ March," says General Cole. Re- 
card Christmas dm- ceived orders on Jan. 8 to prepare for 
ner given by Officers, g^rly return— he rejoined his Brigade on 
26th Div., at Montig- Y)ec. 1, 1918. 
ny-Le-Roy, France, to 
President Wilson. 



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101 



Yankee Division in France 



Landed in St. Nazaire, Sept. 21, 
1917. 

Entered line in the Chemin des 
Dames Feb. 6, 1918. 
Served in trenches an aggre- 
gate of seven months or 210 
days. Engaged in first two 
battles in which Americans 
fought without support of 
French Infantry. First Amer- 
ican Unit organized as a divi- 
sion in U. S. and transported 
complete to France. The 104th 
Infantry is the only Regiment 
in U. S. Army whose colors 
have been decorated by a for- 
eign government. Casualties 
in battle — Officers, 421. En- 
listed, 11,534. Total 11,955. A 



captured confidential docu- 
ment of the 19th German Army 
reads : 

"The 26th American Division 
is a fighting division which has 
proven its qualities in battle in 
various parts of the front. 
One Citation in Orders, French 
Army. 

One Citation in Orders, G. H. Q., 
American E. F. 

One Citation in Orders, Ameri- 
can Army Corps. 
Four Citations, French Army 
Corps. 

Two Commendations for Gal- 
lantry in French Service Mem- 
orandum. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Brest, France, 2 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 17 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Although the insistent demands of " LITTLE PETER " have received no re- 
sponse from me before this time, his regular bulletins so kindly forwarded to me by 
you have been deeply appreciated. They have permitted those who were not so 
fortunate as to see WAR SERVICE with the (I. C. C, 101st U. S. ENGRS.) to feel 
that they were still a part of the " Old Corps" and what a record they have made 
over there ! We (THE NEW ENGLAND men in my regiment [25th ENGINEERS, 
U. S. A.]) have followed the work of the 26th DIV. with the keenest pride and no- 
where have we heard anything but warmest praise for its conduct. My company 
came "Overseas" the last of OCTOBER, 1917, in the first CONVOY of vessels for- 
merly GERMAN owned. We landed at BREST, FRANCE, and five days later, we 
went to ST. NAZAIRE where we worked on various construction projects under the 
direction of the 17th ENGINEERS for the next month. In December, 1917, we went 
to BORDEAUX, where we spent nine months, building NOOKS, REST-CAMPS, 
REMOUNT-STATIONS, HOSPITALS, WARE-HOUSES, ROADS, WATER- 
WORKS, and the million and one things which go to make up an efficient SERVICE 
OF SUPPLY, S. O. S. In SEPTEMBER, 1918, just before the commencement of 
the BIG DRIVE, my regiment was mobilized at the FRONT (the remaining com- 
panies having come OVERSEAS the preceding SPRING) and we were attached to 
the FIRST ARMY. We arrived too late to take part in the DRIVE which wiped 
out the ST. MIHIEL SALIENT, but were fortunate enough to get into the AR- 
GONNE operations. We did not see any FRONT-LINE WORK, but followed close- 
ly behind the ADVANCE, working part of the time under SHELL-FIRE, building 
LIGHT RAILROADS, BRIDGES, AMMUNITION DUMPS. TROOP SHELTERS, 



102 The " Little Peter " Papers 

ENCLOSURES FOR PRISONERS, PORTABLE WAREHOUSES, ETC., until the 
ADVANCE BECAME TOO FAST FOR THE TYPE OF WORK for which we 
were designed. 

Two weeks after the ARMISTICE was signed, we went SOUTH to BAR-SUR- 
AUBE, where we spent a month building a HEADQUARTERS for the FIRST 
ARMY. The last of DECEMBER I took the first " LEAVE " which has come to 
me from FRANCE, and returned two weeks later to find my regiment ordered ta 
BREST, where we still are, building ROADS, and (we hope) waiting for EMBARK- 
ATION ORDERS home ! The first old " D " man whom I ran into over here was 
ELI FIELD who was TOP SERGEANT of the COMPANY when I was in the 
CORPS. MAJOR FIELD was one of the JUDGE ADVOCATES of BASE SECTION 
No. 2 and tried a case in which I happened to be COUNSEL FOR THE ACCUSED. 
It was the first GENERAL COURT MARTIAL in which I had ever participated 
and I gratefully remember his neglecting to take advantage of my meager ability 
as a lawyer. 

Shortly after my regiment assembled back of the FRONT and while I was living 
in a CANAL BOAT on the EST CANAL near VERDUN, I heard that the HEAD- 
QUARTERS of the 101st ENGINEERS had been moved to TILLEY, a few miles 
down the CANAL. A day or two later I rode down to TILLEY and found the 
CORPS at its old tricks, giving an outdoor show. GEORGE PARSONS and FRED 
HEWEY were present, also DOC NIELSEN (twice his former size) and a man 
named FOLEY who was a member of my TRAINING CAMP COMPANY. POR- 
TER B. and CHARLIE BATEMAN (also in my company at TRAINING CAMP) 
were absent. HI LANDON has just been reported MISSING. Several weeks later 
I met GEORGE CROSS speeding through VARENNES in a CADILLAC while I 
was riding in a WHEEZY FORD TRUCK. 

He promised to drop in on me at VERY, near MONTFAUCON, but I think we 
must have moved before he got around to see us. My one ambition NOW is to be 
ON HAND with the VETERAN (CORPS) DELEGATION in BOSTON when the 
OLD CORPS (101st) arrives. 

The chances are fairly bright at present, if there is anything in the usual latrine 
rumors which are current. Many thanks for the LITTLE PETER BULLETINS ; 
I am saving all of them. 

Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) JOHN C. MILLIKEN. 
(1st Lt. 25th [Regulars] Engineers) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C. 

10 Feb. 1919. 
(Rec'd 13 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons: 

IN A BATCH of forwarded mail from FRANCE, I received a message from 
you and "LITTLE PETER" which reminds me of my neglected duty. In a two- 
company attack on Oct. 7th (1918) near VERENNES in the ARGONNE, "FRITZ" 
got me in the foot with a piece of shell. MY COMPANY (Co. B, 328th INF.) 
TOOK THE BATTERY NEXT DAY ! (W. S. S. is responsible for large type and 
exclamation point of this sentence.) Since then I have graced BASE HOSPITALS 
No. 47 and No. 51 in FRANCE, and now am an ornament and chief attraction at 
WALTER REED. My soldiering days are done, but my THIRST and ENTHUSI- 
ASM are UNIMPAIRED. "NO RICKEY, NO DRILL," SAY I! I see that 
BROTHER GRANDGENT pulled down a soft, salubrious situation in the S. O. S. 



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teaching the young idea how to run away. I think he should be called upon for an 
"explanation in writing." Cordially, 

(Sg'd) RICHARD DOUGLAS, 

Captain, Infantry Reserve Corps, U. S. A. 
(Late BUCK PRIVATE with CH^^flE SHILLABER in "D" CO., L C. C.) 




"L. P." Sketch by CAPT. R. D. Facsimile, kindness Mr. Campbell, A.G.O., Mass. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Tewksbury, Mass., 10 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 12 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Col. Simmons: 

Your many editions of "LITTLE PETER" have been very welcome. Referring 
to your note of DECEMBER 16, 1918, I can say that you may be assured that 1st 
Lt. SHERMAN PERRY, 1st F. A., U. S. A., is some other lucky fellow not my- 
self. My bit has been staying here. * * * * My three young brothers were in at 
the finish in FRANCE, Nov. 11, and that accounts for the family. With best wishes, 
I am, Cordially yours, 

(Sg'd) SHERMAN PERRY, (M. D.) 
Assistant to Resident Physician, State Infirmary, Tewksbury, Mass. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. upon his Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C. 

request to Capt. R. D. for 14 Feb. 1919. 

more information. (Rec'd 17 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel : 

* * * Yes, I am out of the soldiering game, the piece of shell carried away 
some of the smaller bones of my instep and will leave my left foot permanently 
weak, if not crippled, I may walk, the medicos say, without much of any limp, but 
I cannot march under a pack. 

However, we may fool them yet. Do you suppose I can qualify as a Corporal 
in D Co. if I "come back ?" * * * * In my company (Co. B, 328th Inf.) four out of 
five officers were hit and I have not yet heard how many of the company were left 
when they were taken out of the ARGONNE. Every decent sergeant I had was 
"laid out" — mess sergeant excepted, tho' he got a rifle and followed me into the 
shell fire, before I was plugged, and I was the first officer to get it. Thank you sin- 
cerely for your interest in me. Cordially, 

(Sgd.) DOUGLAS. 
(Late Private Co. D, I. C. C, now fallen from high estate.) 

(Here follows pen and ink sketch from Capt. R. D. portraying a "Little Peter" 
with bandaged left hind flipper, weeping copious tears into a catch-all box (I. C. C.) 
which rests beside a gravestone inscribed " Hie Jacet Pvt. Douglas, D Co. I. C. C." — 
W. S. S.) 



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NOTE: Decease of Past Member, Press, Boston Evening Transcript, 

Co. D, I. C. C. Item of Feb. 12, 1919, gives the following : 

WIGHTMAN— In this city, Feb. 12, LUTHER H. WIGHTMAN. age 74. He was 
a member of the BOSTON ATHLETIC CLUB, CONCORD COUNTRY CLUB 
and was formerly FIRST LIEUTENANT of the FIRST CORPS CADETS. He 
is survived by his mother, Mrs. Luthera L. Wightman of Lowell, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Emma H. Packer and Mrs. Annie Clement. Funeral services, which will be 
private, will be held in Lowell. 



EXTRACT from letter to W. S. S. con- William P. Richards, Architect, 

cerning Lieutenant Wightman's passing. 112 Water St., Boston. 13 Feb. 1919. 

CRec'd 14 Feb. 1919-W. S. S.) 
My dear William : 

I must tell someone how sad it was to read of the death of dear old LUTHER 
WIGHTMAN in today's paper ! We who knew him back in the 70's will feel that 
one more link to the PAST has snapped. 

How pleasant he was to meet and how interested he was in the old times, as 
well as in the new Corps events ! He helped to make the Corps what it stands for 
today ! I feel that I would like to be one of a firing squad at his grave ! 
Yours sincerely, 

(Sg'd) W. P. RICHARDS, 

(Ex. Corp. Co. D, 1876-1883.) 
Military Record of 1st. Lt. Wightman: 
Co. D, I. C. C, 72 ; Cp. 78-; Sgt. '80; 1st Sgt. '83; 
Sgt-Maj. '87; 1st Lt. Co. A, '89, and hon. dis. '94. 
(SALUT! W. S. S.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Concord, N. H.-Eugene W. Leach— Franklin, N. H. 

Col. W. S. Simmons, Attorney-at-Law, 

Boston. Mass. Concord, N. H., 14 Feb. 1919. 

My dear Colonel : (Rec'd 15 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Received yours of the 9th inst. inquiring as to my still being on earth and other 
data, and I was glad to hear from you. I am still practicing law, and have offices 
in both FRANKLIN and CONCORD, making my residence in CONCORD at address 
which you have. 

The A. G. O. informs me that I am MAJOR and JUDGE ADVOCATE in the 
NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE, subject to assignment duty with NATIONAL 
GUARD organizations that may be organized in the State. For several weeks, at 
different periods during the past year, I have acted as the ADJUTANT-GENERAL, 
during GENERAL HOWARD'S absence. In an effort to get into active service I 
applied for a " Gas and Flame" (CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE) commission, 
but it came too late and the ARMISTICE was signed before it arrived. 

I am at present serving on the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE of present LEGIS- 
LATURE (for second term). OUR old friend ROBERT JACKSON (ex Co. D, 
I. C. C.) is a practicing lawyer and near neighbor in CONCORD, and he is VICE 
PRESIDENT of the L. H. SHATTUCK CO. (largest and most successful WOODEN 
SHIP-BUILDING PLANT IN U. S.) of NEWINGTON (PORTSMOUTH), N. H. 

The "LITTLE PETER" BULLETINS come regularly and interest me very 
much, although PORTER CHASE and a few others are the only ones I know in the 
present bunch. Please accept my thanks for same. With best regards and best 
wishes for your good health: I am, 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sg'd) EUGENE W. LEACH. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. War Dept., Office of Chief of Staff, War Plans Div. 

Washington, 16 Feb. 1919. 
Dear Colonel , (Rec'd 17 Feb. 1919-W. S. S.^ 

I have not had a chance to drop you a line as I have been rushed to death. We 
do not know what the future of the N. G. will be, the committee (CONGRESS) 
apparently is willing to appropriate for it and seems to think that that is all any- 
body can ask of them. They cannot seem to see that they should go any further, 
in order to make the service acceptable to the men concerned. They may see the 
light before the bill is passed. The recommendations have not yet gone by the 
SECY, of WAR, so that there is no declared policy of the WAR DEPARTMENT 
visible as yet. The " LITTLE PETER PERKS" are the one ray of sunshine in an 
otherwise gray and cloudy existence (G. GUSHING SAYS HE NEVER HEARD 
YET OF A POTOMAC RIVER FOG HORN WHICH COULD BEAT THE OLD 
TOOTER ON BOSTON LIGHT.) * * * I have not been able to obtain our MAJ. 
WM. E. MARBLE'S (D. I. C. C.) address yet, but will keep at it and let you know. 
CAPTAIN ROBERT W. McMILLAN is said to have been discharged and with 
the STANDARD OIL CO., ATTLEBOROUGH, MASS. * * * * The service per- 
sonnel is thinning out in number here and the officers are leaving, I do not know 
when my time will come, as I lost my old Chief, COL. WHITE, gone " Overseas " 
and the new one, COL. DAVIS, told me he couldn't let me go for some time yet. 
With good luck to you and hoping that we can still do something for the Guard, I 
remain. Yours sincerely, 

(Major Ralph H. Hallett, G. S.) RALPH H. H 



OFFICER'S CALL!! 

(Jest " Bust Yerself, " Bugler ! — L. P. ) 

Whereabouts and status of the following missing 

(Past D. L C. C) U. S. A. 

1. 2d Lt. Joseph W. Barker. 8. 1st Lt. Lawrence D. Jenkins. 

2. 2d Lt. Oscar C. Bohlin. 9. 2d Lt. William D. Lambert. 

3. 1st Lt. Benjamin E. Carter. 10. Capt. Henry G. Lawson. 

4. 1st Lt. Ralph N. Doble. 11. Capt. James S. Love. 

5. 1st Lt. Alexander Ellis. 12. Capt. Robert W. McMillan. 

6. Capt. Stanley Bruce Elwell. 13. Capt. Bartlett S. Norcross. 

7. 2d Lt. Archibald L. Jackson. 14. 1st Lt. George C. Scott. 

"GET BUSY! EVERYBODY"— L. P. 



Oh ! Fellers ! In addition to all the attracshuns of our ''travel- 
ing zoo" I want you to gaze on the 

"Wig and Gown Section" of our "Owl-and-Bench-Show" 

"Glarin' solyumly," without a blink "in the Calcium." 

(" Small boys must keep away from this cage.") 

1. Percy A. Atherton, Late Major, Judge Advocate, 

Atty-at-Law M. V. M. 

2. Hon. Albert E. Avery Justice, Quincy District Court, 

Norfolk County, Mass. 



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3. Maj. Joseph W. Bartlett 

4. Hon. John F. Brown 

5. Maj. Elias Field 

6. Maj. Ralph H. Hallett 

7. Lt. Col. William A. Hayes, 2d 

8. Maj. Eugene W. Leach 

9. David J. Maloney, 

Atty-at-Law 

10. Hon. M. H. Sullivan 



11. Henry J. Winslow, 
Atty-at-Law 



Judge Advocate, U. S. A., 7th Div., 
A. P. 0. 793, Am. Exp. Forces, 
France (1919) 

Justice, Superior Court, Massa- 
chusetts. 

Judge Advocate, U. S. A., Base 
No. 2, Am. Exp. Forces, Bordeaux, 
France (1919) 

Inf., U. S. A., Office Chief of Staff, 
Wash., D. C, (civilian life, Asst. 
District Attorney, Mass.) 

Federal Commissioner, Boston, 
Mass. (1919) 

Judge Advocate, N. G. Reserve, 

(N. H.) 

Member, Great and General 
Court, Commonwealth of Mass. 
(1919), Legal Liaison Officer in 
charge of L C. C. lines of commu- 
nication. 

Justice, Dorchester Municipal 
Court, Suffolk County, Mass., 
Chairman, City of Boston School 
Committee (1919) 

Late Major, Judge Advocate, 
M. V. M. 



And also on the f ollerin' bottles of 

''Squills Cholery Mixtur!" 

(Dose — One at a time) 



1. William T. Bailey, M. D. 



2. Maj. William R. P. Emerson 



Late Capt. M. C. Mass. N. G., Asst. 
Surgeon, I. C. C. and Late 1st Lt. 
M. C. Mass., S. G., Asst. Surgeon, 
1st Motor Corps (L C. C.) Late Sgt. 
Co. D, I. C. C. 657 Boylston St., 
Boston, Mass. 

Mass. N. G. Retired. Late Major 
M. C. Mass. N. G. Surgeon, L C. C. 
Late Sgt. Co. D, L C. C, 657 Boyl- 
ston St., Boston. 



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107 



3. Maj. Charles C. Foster 



4. Maj. Edwin B. Nielsen, 
M. C, U. S. A. 



5. Sherman Perry, M. D. 



6. Maj. Lesley H. Spooner, 

M. C, U. S. A. 

7. Capt. William W. Walcott, 

M. C, U. S. A. 



8. Walter Woodman, M. D. 



M. C. Mass., S. G. Surgeon, 1st 
Motor Corps ( I. C. C. ) Late Brig. 
Gen. Surgeon Gen. Mass., Late 
Private, Co. D, L C. C, 8 Elmwood 
Ave., Cambridge, Mass. 

Surgeon, 101st Engrs., Late Major, 
M. C. Mass. N. G., Surgeon, I. C. C. 
(now in France), Late 1st Sgt. 
Co. D, I. C. C. 

Asst. to Resident Physician, State 
Infirmary, Tewksbury, Mass., 
Late Private, Company D, I. C. C. 

In charge Pathological Library, 
Base Hospital, Camp Devens, 
Mass., Late Private Co. D, I. C. C. 

Asst. Surgeon, 101st Engrs. (now 
in France) (I. C. C.) Late 1st Lt. 
M. C. Mass., N. G., Asst. Surgeon, 
1st Regt. Mass. Engrs., Late Sgt. 
Co. D, I. C. C. 

Late Private Co. D, I. C. C. M. V.M. 
(1878), 24 Hubbard Park, Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 



P. S. And don't forget, fellers, that the above ''gents" are 
ready at any time to move into first line trenches at Washington to 
create and to repair any damage which might arise from a "scrap" 
for the rights of the milishy in general, and for the "Old Corps" in 
particular. 

:hifef Ot 



Honorable Richard Olne 




ions 



resentative from 14th Con- 
ressional District of Massachu- 
Member House Committee, 
tary Affairs. 



Friend George says that regarding the matter of "inspection" 
of our honnery members by the Village Board of Health, the "alien- 
ist expert" board member suggested that he be furnished (as a mere 
matter of form) with a list of those unfortunates, so here they are, 
all in a row ! 



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Major General Francis H. Appleton, Horticulturalist 
Colonel Judge Walter L. Bouve, L.L.B., Hingham 

"Town-Father" 
Lieut. Colonel Doctor William L. Richardson, M. D. 

(Dean) 
Lieut. Colonel Doctor Charles M. Green, Farmer 
Major William H. Alline, Chief War Records Bu- 
reau, Mass. (1919); 44th M. V. M. (1862) , Center 
Fielder, Lowell Base Ball Club, (Amateur) of 
Boston (1863-68) 



C'A,"LC.C.) 

("C", LC. C.) 

(Staff, I. C. C.) 
(Staff, I. C. C.) 



("B", LC. C.) 



Friend George also said he had tendered a salt-fish dinner (at 
15 [cash] cents per plate) at his Gushing Plaza to the society-reporter- 
fellers of all the ''Hingham Dailies" and they have promised to keep 
the above deploribul insidunt out of print for the good of the com- 
moonity. 



Copies to (approx.) 260 past " D " 
men somewhere in that prom- 
issory Princetonian World 
Garden of Eden. 




" Play the game" till "our own' 
comes home. Keep old 
"Monstrat Viam" 
to the fore ! ! 



PAST MEMBERS, CO. D, I. C. C. 

(INFORMATION BUREAU) 

P. O Box 1587, Boston, Mass. 

Hingham Camp-Ground, 20 March 1919. 
Weather — Pussy-willows here ! 
Oh ! Fellers : " Foggy" in Washington ! 

Back to the fig leaf ! ! 
In this new Garden of Eden, 

where does the old white coat " fit in ? " 
Think it over ! Buck up ! 

The above "casooals" was floatin through my head-gear this 
mornin' while I was down to the gate, when I spotted " land-mark 
Gushing," workin' his passage up " Fearing Road " in a "tin-depot- 



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109 



lizzy" which he had just picked up second-hand at a garage, "over 
to the beach" and he stopped long enough to hand me the mail-sack 
and tell me that a "society-editor-feller" of one of the " Hingham 
dailies" had offered to "swap a free ad" of "the Cushing-Plaza" for 
an "excloosive list" of some of them "past D lunatics", and he wanted 
to show it to me, to see what I thought of it, so here it is for your 
"inspecshun", he havin' only "thought up " a few names for now. 



Our Civilian ''High Command'' Squad 



Lt. Charles H. Cross (V. Prsdt.) 
Walter B. Douglass, (Prsdt.) 
George A. Dill (Prsdt) 
Edward K. Hall (Prsdt.) 
Everett S. Hilton (Prsdt.) 
Franklin W. Hobbs (Prsdt.) 
John C. Hollis (Prsdt.) 



8. Ensign Allen C. Jones (Prsdt.) 

9. Lt. Edward L. Kent (V. Prsdt.) 

10. William N. McKenna, Jr. (Prsdt.) 

11. Capt. Edwin Ruthven Perry (V. Prsdt.' 

12. Col. Charles Pfaff (Prsdt.) 

13. Alexander S.'Porter, Jr. (Prsdt.) 

14. Thomas F. Stoddard (Prsdt.) 

15. Jesse G. Swift (Prsdt.) 

16. Edward F. Willcutt (Prsdt.) 



Regal Shoe Co., Boston 

New England Structural Co., Boston 

The Dill Co. (Real Estate), Boston 

Electric Bond & Share Co., New York 

Hilton & Aldrich Co., (Produce), Boston 

Arlington Mills, Boston 

Cushman-Hollis Co., (Boots and Shoes), 

Boston 

New American House Hotel Co., Boston 

Provident Institution for Savings, Boston 

William N. McKenna Co. (Sanitary Engrs.) 

Boston 

Cosden Oil and Gas Co., Tulsa, Oklahoma 

Massachusetts Breweries Co., Boston 

National Metal Seal Corpn., Boston 

General Welding & Equipment Co., Boston 

W. H. Claflin Co. (Paper), Boston 

L. D. Willcutt Sons Co. (Build'g. Constr'n.) 

Boston 



Our Civilian ''General Staff'' Squad. 



1. Edward L. Bennett (Asst. Treas.) 

2. Morton S . Crehore (Treas.) 

3. Winthrop L Gushing (Asst. Treas.) 

4. John B. Fallon (Treas.) 

5. John A. Fenno (Treas) 

6. Andrew A. Highlands (Secy.) 

7. Frederick S. Lovis (Treas.) 

8. Lt. Percy L. Moses (Asst. Treas.) 

9. Frederic Parker (Treas.) 

10. Charles S. Penhallow (Secy.) 

11. Henry Staples Potter (Treas,) 

12. Joseph B. Russell (Treas.) 

13. Joseph D. Snell (Treas.) 

14. Renton Whidden (Treas.) 

15. Edward F. Willcutt (Treas.) 

16. Capt. Francis Elliot Cabot (Secy) 



C. D. Parker & Co. Inc. (Bankers), Boston 
Cornelius Callahan Co. (Fire Dpt. Supplies) 
Boston 

Puritan Trust Co., Boston 
Stickney & Poor Spice Co., Boston 
Boston, Lynn & Revere Beach R. R., Bos- 
ton. 

Mass. Public Service Commission, Boston 
Bay State Drug Co., Boston 
Metropolitan Trust Co., Boston. 
Hanson & Parker Limited (Coal Shippers) 
Boston 

Sears Estate, Boston 

Manhattan Market Co., Cambridge, Mass. 
Boston Wharf Co., Boston 
VonOlker-Snell Paper Co., Boston 
Whidden-BeekmanCo. (Structural Engrs.) 
Boston 

L. D. Willcutt Sons Co. ( Build'g. Constr'n.) 
Boston Bd. Fire Underwriters. 



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The First Sergeant and Satellites 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Mulsanne Dept. Sarthe, France, 2 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 4 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel: 

First of all, in behalf of Company, I wish to thank you for the latest donation 
sent to me for " D " Company amounting to 1390 FRANCS which I received from 
HOTTINGUER & CO., Jan. 30. 1919. As perhaps you already know, we have com- 
pleted our first " leg" of our journey homeward, having entrained on Jan. 31, 1919, 
for the town of MULSANNE, (SARTHE) where we arrived after two days and 
nights of very uncomfortable travelling, the men being packed 36 to 40 in FRENCH 
box-cars, which are about half the size of AMERICAN cars (or seem so to the men 
crowded in them) and the officers, six to a compartment. This village is in the so- 
called "LE MANS AREA," where troops under orders to be returned to the UNITED 
STATES are supposed to "clean up", etc. 

So here we are, doing INFANTRY DRILL and in between times, putting our 
COMPANY RECORDS in perfect order, getting the men equipped and attending to 
the many things called for in EMBARKATION INSTRUCTIONS No. 13. Have 
just received the latest " LITTLE PETER "and I wish to remind you that I am glad 
to be one of the fortunate ones to receive these little editions. Many of the char- 
acters mentioned from time to time are not unfamiliar to me, for when I was a 
youngster, I spent many summers at CROW POINT, and so feel right at home, 
when reading about " WASH " JAMES or other HINGHAMITES. Again thanking 
you, and the members of the association for your interest in the welfare of the men 
now serving in your old Company, I remain, 

Very truly yours, 

(Sgd.) CHARLES J. BATEMAN, Jr. 
Capt. Co. D, 101st Engineers. 



French Picture Postal to W. S. S. 

Depicting Chateau les Hattonnieres 

Dear Colonel : 

This chateau is our HEADQRS. and we also live in it. Fine place 

patiently waiting to take our turn to go home. When? Best regards. 

(Sgd.) E. B 
E. B. Nielsen, Major, U. S. A. 



Monce-En-Belin, Sarthe, France (No date) 
(Rec'd 4 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 



We are 



N. 



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(Note : The following lines ( furnished by our loyal " D " Red 
Cross lady were taken from the dead body of an unknown U. S. 
soldier lying in a shell hole in which a member of Co. D, 101st En- 
gineers (Sgt. Willard Chapman) found himself in an attack on 
enemy lines in France, during the summer of 1918. W. S. S.) 

The Mother on the Sidewalk 

The mother on the sidewalk as the troops are marching by, 
Is the mother of Old Glory that is waving in the sky, 

Men have fought to keep it splendid ; men have died to make it bright; 
But that flag was born of woman and her sufferings, day and night. 

' Tis her sacrifice, has made it, and once more we ought to pray 
For the brave and loyal mother of the boy who went away. 

There are days of grief before her ; there are hours that she will weep ; 

There are nights of anxious waiting when her fears will banish sleep; 
She has heard her country calling, and has risen to the test, 

And has placed upon the altar of the nation's need, her best. 
And no man will ever suffer, in the turmoil of the fray. 

The anguish of the mother of the boy who went away. 

You may laud men's deeds of glory, you may tell their courage great, 
But to die is easier service, than alone, to sit and wait. 

And I hail the little mother, with the tear-stained face and grave. 
Who gave the flag a soldier— she's the bravest of the brave. 

And the banner we are proud of, with it's red and blue and white. 
Is the lasting tribute, holy, of all mothers' love of right. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. ' Monce-en-Belin (France), 3 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 25 Feb. 1919- W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

The Christmas Greetings copy of the L. P. Information Bureau arrived safely 
and was very gratefully received, bringing as it did, news from so many old " D " 
men of whom we could get no news otherwise. We are now in the LE-MANS area, 
a feeder-point for the embarkation areas, really our first step on the way home. 
Our town here is a rather small one, but it is scattered over a lot of ground, and is 
also very old, and I am told that not a house, barn or school has been built in it for 
over a hundred years. The house in which I am billeted is one of the latest built 
here, and the figures over the door show that it was built in 1810, and by that you 
can judge that it is not overloaded with modern improvements. 

The regiment is in good shape, and very eager to get home, but so far, we have 
been unable to get any very definite information as to when that will be. but we un- 
derstand that we will be here at least until March 1st and then be in line to get 
along home. The letters for Lts. L. D. JENKINS and O. C. BOHLIN I have for- 
warded to the CENTRAL POST OFFICE which is my one best bet, as I don't even 
know what branch of the service they are in, and I cannot do better. We have lost 
a number of officers and men by detail to the PEACE CONFERENCE but there 
are still quite a number of us left and we are all looking toward the time when we 
can get together and talk it over. Good luck to you all at home, we hope to be with 
you shortly and then L. P. will have some real tales to hear. 

Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) PORTER B 
O. K. Porter B. Chase. Major, 101st Engrs. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Monce-en-Belin (Sarthe), (France) 10 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 25 Feb. 1919-W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

The JANUARY 20 edition of L. P. has just arrived and I have been enjoying 
myself the evening in talking with all those old loyal " D " men by proxy. 

You cannot know how much your publication has meant to all of us whose 
knowledge of what the other "loyal ones were doing came to us only thru the pages 
of L. P., more power to him. (ANOTHER "SCOOP" ON THE " HINGHAM 
DAILIES. " L. P.) 

We still have the daily crop of rumors regarding our home-coming, but there is 
absolutely nothing to hang one's hat on. We are here, we are relieved from duty 
with the ARMY and are attached to the S. O. S. for shipment home— that is the 
extent of our absolute knowledge. 

At times we are assured that we are on the Priority List and at other times we 
are not. We know this, however, that we have definite orders for the performance 
of Specific Duties by a part of this regiment, in this AREA, on MARCH 2d, which, 
unless said order is cancelled, would indicate that there was to be no movement 
prior to that time. How soon, thereafter, we may expect orders for home no one 
knows, but judging from the experiences of other units, it is like to be a "longer" 
than a "shorter" time. The last three days have been almost perfect, clear, cold 
and bright, with clear nights. The wind at times has been pretty cold, but when one 
keeps moving it is not at all bad. I fear, however, that we will be favored with more 
rain and warmer weather shortly for neither the cold nor the sunshine are normal. 
This is a small, rather dirty, very old and much scattered town, the three companies 
billeted here extend over 34 Kilometres from the extreme end of one, to the extreme 
end of the other, and it is some task for the O. D. to make his daily inspection of 
all billets, kitchens, latrines, and store-houses. 

The MAYOR of the town proudly boasts that the house in which I am billeted 
is the last building of any sort, except one or two lean-to cow-sheds, built in the 
town, and the tablet over my door is dated " 1800 " and that over the door of the 
house next to it is inscribed "1747." I have been looking for a "1741" but haven't 
located one yet, tho' I have no doubt but that there is one. The best of luck to 
yourself and long live L. P. ! (DRINK HEARTY, GENTS. L. P.) 
O. K. P. B. Chase, Maj. Engrs. (Sgd.) PORTER B. 



POSTAL TO W. S. S. (HUN) Ecommoy, Sarthe, France, 11 Feb. 1919. 

FELD post karte (Rec'd 25 Feb. 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel Simmons: 

Many thanks for LITTLE PETER'S letter of Jan. 20th. It arrived Feb. 9th. 
I might add my own name to the list of D Co. Vets who are now FARMERS. I hail 
from MIDDLEBORO, MASS. Hope to be back on the farm before Summer, 
secured this card from a GERMAN PRISONER up in Verdun. 
Yours in old D Co., 

JOHN COOLIDGE, 
Postmaster and Sgt., 26th Division, Mil. Police, A. P. O. 709. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Kidder, Peabody & Co., 115 Devonshire St., Boston. 

Col. William S. Simmons 26 Feb. 1919. 

Dear Sir: (Rec'd 27 Feb. 1919-W. S. S.) 

Referring to our conversation today, I enclose copy of the receipt for FRANCS 
1390, which our PARIS correspondents sent to us, signed by CHARLES J. BATE- 
MAN, Jr.. CAPT. D CO. * * * Very truly yours, 
WBS-S (Sgd.) WM. B. STEARNS. 



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Fes. 1390 

RECU DE MESSRS. HOTTINGUER & CIE., I..\ SOMME DE TRIEZE 
CENT QUATRE VINGT DIX FRANCS D'ORDRE DE MESSRS. KIDDER, 
PEABODY & CO., BOSTON. 

PARIS, LE 26 DECEMBRE, 1918. 
(Sgd.) CHARLES J. BATEMAN, Jr. 

Capt. Co. D, 101st Engineers. 
DONT QUITTANCE EN DOUBLE 
SUIVANT CABLE RECU 24 DEC. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 91 Marion St., Brookline, Mass., 25 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 25 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons: 

Again I thank you for the D Co. BULLETIN. I see that you are having trouble 
in securing MAJOR W. E. MARBLE'S address. Last week I knew that it was 
MAJOR, ORDNANCE, U. S. A., A. P. O. 734. He expects to return home soon to 
DEERFIELD DRIVE, GREENWICH, CONN. I have at last heard that HAROLD 
died at the QUEEN ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL, an ENGLISH OFFICER'S HOS- 
PITAL at DUNKIRK, FRANCE, and he lies in the MILITARY SECTION of the 
DUNKIRK CEMETERY. I thought this might be of interest to you. 

Thanking you again for letting me keep in touch with some of HAROLD'S old 
friends I am, Sincerely, 

(Mrs. H. W.) ELSIE H. ESTEY. 

(By permission of Mrs. Major Estey. W. S. S.) 



Press Item, Boston Evening Transcript, 26 Feb. 1919. 
(Rec'd 26 Feb. 1919- W. S. S.) 

Headline— Over picture of Major Love (Past D, I. C. C, 1915) 

Probably Youngest American Major 

"MAJOR JAMES SPENCER LOVE, who is believed to be the youngest officer 
of his rank in the AMERICAN ARMY, has returned to his home in CAMBRIDGE, 
after having been honorably discharged at CAMP DIX, N. J., on his return from 
EUROPE. MAJOR LOVE was twenty-two years old last JULY. 

He is the son of PROFESSOR J. L. LOVE, formerly of HARVARD, and now 
in WASHINGTON on WAR WORK, and Mrs. JULIA (SPENCER) LOVE. He 
was an editor of the HARVARD CRIMSON, and was graduated with the HARVARD 
CLASS of 1917. For a time he was a member of the FIRST CORPS CADETS, 
before it was converted into the 101st ENGINEERS REGIMENT: was with the 
HARVARD R. O. T. C, and studied at the PLATTSBURG MILITARY TRAINING 
CAMP, where he was commissioned a FIRST LIEUTENANT on completion of the 
course. He was sent to CAMP DIX to serve in connection with the 78th DIVISION, 
which was organized there. He went overseas with this DIVISION in MAY last. 
In JULY, he was promoted to CAPTAIN, and in OCTOBER, to MAJOR. MAJOR 
LOVE has been cited and recommended for the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 
MEDAL. He was DIVISION ADJUTANT and a member of the GENERAL STAFF. 
The 78th DIVISION was in the ST. MIHIEL offensive and was on the LEFT WING 
of the AMERICAN ARMY in the ARGONNE. The DIVISION had the PIVOTAL 
POSITION in the ATTACK of NOV. 1. iJEST OLD ENOUGH TO VOTE. L. P.) 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Scituate, Mass., 28 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 1 Mch 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

I thank you for the Bulletin. MRS. CAPPELLE and myself are greatly inter- 
ested in the communications from the front. I have always been interested in the 
old CORPS as when I came to BOSTON as a small lad, it was the first time I had 
ever seen at close range a good military organization. To my young eyes, they were 
giants. It was on the occasion of the Introduction of the COCHITUATE water 
(1848), the Corps were drawn up on the Common, in LONG COATS and CHAP- 
EAUX and made a striking appearance. I have visited many of the camps during 
the last fifty years and at NAHANT and HINGHAM and have received many 
courtesies and kindly considerations at the hands of the gentlemen composing the 
good old command. At one CADET CAMP at HINGHAM, I with others, was seated 
one night before the tent of COLONEL EDMANDS. The men were in their tents, 
when, suddenly, " TAPS " was sounded. Every light went out immediately in the 
mens' quarters, and the CAMP became so hushed, that not a voice was heard. 
REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS were seated near me, and one officer turned to 
another and remarked, "CAPTAIN, what does that remind you of?" The reply 
came, " I can only compare it with WEST POINT." 

I knew CORPS COMMANDERS, Colonels HOLMES (1858), JEFFRIES (1868), 
EDMANDS (1873) and JOY (1910) and I call to mind the anxiety of COL. EDMANDS 
upon the occasion of the fiasco of WESTFIELD, MASS. (MOBILIZATION, M.V.M., 
DIVISION CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, (1905), when COL. EDMANDS was ill. He 
said to me, " I am anxious regarding the CORPS, as I cannot go to the ENCAMP- 
MENT and MAJOR TALBOT is sick." I said to him, "COLONEL, do not worry, 
the CORPS is going under the command of its ranking officer, and I can tell you 
now, on what Command the Laurels will rest." After the return from CAMP, I re- 
minded COL. EDMANDS of our conversation and he, being too sick to write, dic- 
tated a reply through MRS. EDMANDS, in which this paragraph occurred, " COL. 
EDMANDS desires me to say that he regards you, not only a good friend to the 
CADETS, but a PROPHET." 

At that camp, it was possible to go anywhere, during day or night, without 
CHALLENGE, until one came to the CADETS, then, if at night, it was " HALT, 
ADVANCE, ONE WITH THE COUNTERSIGN." 

I have not been in Boston for some weeks, as I have been confined to the house, 
but I am now getting better every day. Mrs. Capelle joins me in regards to you. 
Please excuse the appearance of this note, and I could say so much more regarding 
the CADETS, but am unable to do so at this time. * * * 

I am, my dear Colonel, Yours as ever, 

(Sgd.) WM. C. CAPELLE. 
Brig. Gen. William Curtis Capelle, 
Mass. N. G. Ret., Late Col. and Asst. Adj. Gen., Mass. 



EXTRACT from letter to W. S. S. from Lt. Col. Charles M. Green, M. N. G., Ret., 
dated 28 Feb. 1919. (Rec'd 1 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

" The passing of LUTHER WIGHTMAN takes one more from the old group. 
I am the last CADET to have seen LUTHER alive. I was called on the telephone 
from the ATHLETIC CLUB that LUTHER would like to consult me at my office, 
and presently he appeared. I was shocked at his condition and appearance. I had 
to tell him that his situation was very grave. I communicated with his relations 
(the nearest one, a nephew) and advised that LUTHER be placed immediately in 
a private hospital, under the care of a specialist I recommended. This was done ; 



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but in six days LUTHER was no more. I was sorry that it seemed necessary to 
have his funeral at LOWELL. I suspose no CADET attended his funeral. 

It is hard to have an old friend and good fellow pass out of sight that way. In 
fact, the funeral notice said that the services would be private. All we can do is to 
cherish his memory along with the fragrance of the OLD CADET DAYS. " RE- 
QUIESCAT IN PEACE ! " 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hubbard Park, Cambridge. Mass., 26 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 27 Feb. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Bill Simmons : 

Many thanks for the " Little Peter" Bulletins. " FALL IN, YOU SLEUTHS ! " 
" SIG " BUTLER used to say, and one morning W. W. adjectively amended and ex- 
tended the term with "SLEWED. " At a " CO. D " DINNER, MANY years LATER. 
and yet, AH ! MANY years "AGO," I was surprised to be hailed as the originator 
of the term "SLEWED SLEUTHS." Be careful to notice that I say "ORIGINA- 
TOR ", not the " ORIGINAL." I wonder whether the term still lives. 
Well, Bill : 

" WE ARE GROWING PATRIARCHAL" 
" BUT WE'LL WATCH THE BEAKERS SPARKLE " 
till JULY, and then WHAT ? Shall we then cry with " MUL VANEY " 
" ATTIND, YE LASSIES OF SWATE PARNASSIES " 
"AN' WOIPE ME BURNIN' TEARS AWAY?" 
utterance chokes ; I cannot go on ! 

With the flitting of the dear old boy, LUTHER WIGHTMAN, (next to whom, I 
used to stand in line), the last one of the old first sergeants is gone. " TIP " POND 
(ALBERT C. POND) (I. C. C. '61-62), (44th M. V. M. '62-63), (CAPT. D, L C. C. 
'78-83), LUTHER WIGHTMAN, "BROOKSEY" PARKER (J. BROOKS PARKER, 
D, I. C. C, '75-82, LATER CAPT. 2d BRIG. STAFF, M. V. M. '87), " SIG " BUTLER 
(SIGOURNEY BUTLER, D, L C. C, '75-'85, LATER, SECOND COMPTROLLER, 
U. S. TREASURY, WASHINGTON, D. C, CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION '85). 
What a fine lot ! 

But, lest you think the garrulity of old age is about to crook a withered finger 
into your topmost button-hole, I'll " REMINISCE " no more ! 

I hope the sketch of " LITTLE PETER " is but the exposition of an unveritical 
vision due to WELSH RAREBITS with "et ceteras." 

I am a " leetle deaf " myself ; but crutches ! PAS ENCORE ! Why, I'm just a 
frisky colt and " LITTLE PETER," " bress de Lawd ! ' ' still carries a jaunty "think- 
piece" on his shoulders ! 

Of the old " SLEWED SLEUTHS " of my day, you are the " NOBLEST RO- 
MAN " LEFT ! I hope that the boys of today, appreciate, as I do, your thoughtful 
kindness and untiring work in issuing the "LITTLE PETER" bulletins. But 
doubtless, showers of gratitude are yours, though such showers are but needlessly 
invigorating sprinklings on an ever green heart. (G. GUSHING SAYS THAT 
THIS "FRISKY YOUNG WOODMAN FELLER " IS " SURE TRYIN' TER BEAT 
OUT" DR. CHARLES GREEN'S "HIGH-BROW WRITIN'S " AND THAT HIS 
LAST TWO REMARKS SHOW " HULLOOSHINASHUNS." L. P.) 

Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) WALTER WOODMAN. 

(Co. D, I. C. C, '78-'82) 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. War Dept., Militia Bureau, Washington, 27 Feb. 1919 

(Rec'd 5 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel Simmons : 

I thank you very much for recent issues of " LITTLE PETER," which I have 
read with great interest. 

The information concerning the 26th DIVISION has been placed on file at this 
BUREAU. This BUREAU has been collecting favorable comment concerning 
NATIONAL GUARD organizations. 

The Legislation which has been recently proposed for the NATIONAL GUARD, 
seems exceedingly favorable to the NATIONAL GUARD and I am not prepared to 
say whether this change is due to the discovery in the GENERAL STAFF that the 
NATIONAL GUARD is deserving of encouragement or not. 

The hearing before the HOUSE did cause some comment and I believe, has had 
considerable to do with attracting the attention of the GENERAL STAFF to the 
officers' work of the GUARD. # ^i. * I am very glad to say that everyone 
of the recommendations of this BUREAU made to the WAR COLLEGE previous 
to the recent change have been incorporated in the Bill before CONGRESS, and if 
the NATIONAL GUARD gets behind them, they will find in HOUSE RESOLVE 
15835 more good things for the NATIONAL GUARD than has ever before been 
placed on the Statute books. Give my very best regards to friends in MASSACHU- 
SETTS. 

My address at present is the MILITIA BUREAU and will doubtless remain so 
unless the WAR DEPARTMENT sees fit to issue other orders. I will not desert 
the ship on my own volition at the present moment. 

I was delighted to hear that COL. LOGAN has beaten the " CANNING FAC- 
TORY" at BLOIS three times in succession, in the case of GENERAL COLE, 
COLONEL HUME and himself. Should you meet the COLONEL of the former 9th 
MASS., extend to him my heartiest congratulations and remember me most cordi- 
ally to GENERAL COLE. I trust they will both be eating BOSTON BAKED 
BEANS very soon. 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) JOHN W. HEAVEY. 

Colonel, 13th Infantry. 

(Note : Colonel Heavey until lately was Acting Chief, Militia 
Bureau and is an officer who thoroughly knows the strong and the 
weak points of the National Guard. W. S. S.) 

(Wiggle: Oh, fellers! keep yer eyes "peeled" on all them 
"critters" in Washington, just the same ! L. P.) 

(Copies of this letter to C. H. C, E. L. L., Col. H. Mailed 
6 Mch., 1919. W. S. S.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Hdqrs., Camp Shelby, Miss., 28 Feb. 1919. 

(Rec'd 4 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Col. Bill : 

"LITTLE PETER " came yesterday and was, as usual, a very interesting num- 
ber, and again, accept my thanks for all your efforts for " D " Company. Since my 
last letter, RIFLE GAUGES arrived, and I have been kept very busy, and I am 
pleased to state that I can see the END in sight, so that, if nothing breaks, I should 
receive my discharge this coming month, and be once more in DEAR OLD BOSTON. 



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I have enjoyed reading Capt. SWAN'S Book " MY COMPANY," recently. Remem- 
ber me to every " D " man you meet, and accept my best wishes for your health and 



happiness, from 



Yours sincerely, 

(Sgd.) ARCHIE McMillan. 

Capt., Inspector of Small Arms, U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 520 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. 

1 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 3 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Lesley H. Spooner, M.D. 

Dear Colonel Simmons : 

The last copy of "LITTLE PETER" was forwarded to me from CAMP DEVENS 
and is much appreciated. I was discharged from the SERVICE FEB. 5, 1919 and I 
am now at practice at 520 COMMONWEALTH AVE. Be assured that your efforts 
have been as much appreciated by those who have been unfortunate enough to re- 
main in this country, as the OVERSEAS boys. (G. CUSHING SAYS THIS IS 
"MIGHTY DESUNT" OF HIS "FELLER-VILLAGER" AND SHOWS "FINE 
FEELIN'. " L. P.) As you know, the signing of the ARMISTICE prevented the 
accomplishment of my OVERSEAS ORDERS, and I was discharged, at my own re- 
quest, when I found that my services were no longer absolutely necessary. I met 
SERGEANT WALKER and LIEUT. ELLIS on the street yesterday ; both seemed 
to be in fine shape and happy. With many thanks for past favors, I am, as ever, 

(Sgd.) LESLEY H. SPOONER. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. War Department, Office, Chief of Staff, Washington. 

Room 119, State Army and Navy Building, 
1 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 4 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

Your continued devotion to the dissemination of news to, and about I. C. C, is 
so valuable, interesting, and now that all danger of violent casualties has stopped, 
so altogether happy, that I wish to run no chance of missing any, or being slipped 
off the list. Will you accordingly be good enough to correct my address as above, 
until further notice. ("G. DEMICRAT CUSHING" SAYS THIS "KINDER 
CROWDS" EVEN MR. WILSON'S "ANGEL TALK." L. P.) Following the dis- 
charge of the entire LAFAYETTE (Uthj DIVISION, to which I was attached, in 
command of Co. C, 211th FIELD SIGNAL BATTALION, at CAMP MEADE, on 
FEB. 5th, I was haled down here and put to work in the MEDICAL AND REPORT 
SECTIONS, STATISTICS BRANCH, GENERAL STAFF for no better reason, 
that I can discover, than to see what a NEW YORK lawyer was doing in the SIG- 
NAL CORPS. 

It seems queer after nineteen months in the field, to have joined the CENTRAL 
OFFICE-WORKERS, of whom we used to hold so decided and definite an opinion ; 
but I must admit that sleeping between sheets, no buglers, and OFFICE HOURS 
from 9 to 5 make the move not unwelcome in all respects, for a reasonable time. 
As you may have heard, TEMPORARY SIGNAL CORPS OFFICERS, have just 
been invited to enter SCHOOL, of which the first four months, is to be a BASIC 
INFANTRY COURSE : so I expect to ease myself out any time now, probably, in a 
couple of months at the outside; as there seems to be little chance of new legislation 
on ARMY ORGANIZATION, to permit among other things, direct commissions in 
the SIGNAL CORPS. 



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If there is room for NON-OFFICIAL LAWYERS, you might include me in the 
next appearance of the "WIG AND GOWN SECTION." as practicing in NEW 
YORK for twelve years. 

Very faithfully yours, 

(Sgd) GORDON IRELAND, Ex. Co. D. 

Captain, Signal Corps, U. S. A. 



PRESS ITEM, Boston Herald, 8 Mch. 1919 (Special cable, date 6 Mch. 
1919). Extract from letter of a young American officer 
stationed in berlin, germany, to a friend in coblentz, ger- 
many, showing the feeling at this time displayed in berlin, 
TOWARD American officers. 

" We do not go around very much, for it only makes it embarrasing for us. The 
PRUSSIANS seem to think weare still at WAR, and I have been asked (IMAGINE !) 
if I were a PRISONER. They give you the cold shoulder, and are extremely dis- 
dainful everywhere. That is the reason that it is not safe to roam about. Stick to 
the brightly lighted streets after dark ; do not travel alone! Say, brother, I have 
heard the shouting and clamorous stuff about what swell birds are these folks of 
TEUTONIC origin, and maybe I have applauded, too, fascinated, by their stately, 
upstanding modern buildings and material progress, and also, with the apparently 
warm-hearted reception which we received when we came surging in from FRANCE. 

BUT— I had not been in BERLIN, then, and had not been CURSED and OUSTED 
by everything from a YELLOW DOG to an OLD MAN! It occurs to me that 
if some more Americans could come here, and if they " SAW THIS," " FELT 
THIS," and "SMELT THIS," would be inclined to agree with me, that "THERE 
HAIN'T NO SUCH ANIMILE " as a good GERMAN ! There are a few machine 
guns, rather ominous looking, near you always, when you walk down the street, and 
no friendliness is advertised here, also, take it from me, and digest th.\s— that, next 
to your " UNCLE," whose name is "SAMUEL" your next best friend is the boy in 
SKY-BLUE (FRENCH ARMY) who helped silence these birds for the time being. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Law Offices of Brown, Field & McCarthy, 

927 Oliver Building, 141 Milk St., Boston, 
7 Mch, 1919. 
(Rec'd 11 Mch. 1919.- W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

In accordance with your request that I write an account of my record since 
leaving " D " Co. of the FIRST CORPS CADETS. I am jotting down a few " land- 
marks," in past events. 

MARCH 19, 1917, Accepted Commission, 2d Lt. INF. 

MAY 12, 1917, Reported for duty, PLATTSBURG BKS., N. Y., 1st OFFICERS 

TRAINING CAMP. 
SEPT. 1, 1917, Reported at CAMP DEVENS, MASS., and was later assigned to 
304th INF. 
JAN. 8, 1918, Reported to 84th DIV. at CAMP TAYLOR, KY., as SUPPLY 
OFFICER, AMBULANCE SECTION, 308th SANITARY TRAIN. 
AUG. 15, 1918, Appointed 1st LT., Q. C, U. S. A. 
AUG. 29, 1918, Proceeded to PORT OF EMBARKATION. 
SEPT. 6, 1918, Sailed for FRANCE, VIA ENGLAND. 
SEPT. 20, 1918, Arrived at LIVERPOOL, ENG., and proceeded to ROMSEY 
(near SOUTHAMPTON). 



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SEPT. 22, 1918, Crossed ENG. CHANNEL, arrived at LeHAVRE early next 

morning. 
SEPT. 24, 1918, Left REST CAMP No. 2, at LeHAVRE for MUSSIDAN, DOR- 
' DOGNE (near BORDEAUX). 
OCT. 15 to I Visited TOURS, GIEVRES, BREST, LeHAVRE, PARIS and 

29. 1918 ^ BORDEAUX on special mission. 
NOV. 5, 1918, DIV. "Skeletonized," my organization sent to ST. AIGNON and 
then to THESE, commonly known as SLUM HOLE. 
NOV. 21, 1918, 309th SANITARY TRAIN sent to AUTIGNEY Le GRANDE, 
HAUTE MARNE (situated 40 Kilometers north of CHAUMONT 
on MARNE RIVER). I was appointed ACTING TOWN MAJOR 
and placed in command of DIVISION MEDICAL SUPPLY DE- 
TACHMENT still retaining regular duties as S. O. of the SANI- 
TARY TRAIN. 
DEC 15, 1918, Started on 10-day TOUR inspecting TOUL SECTOR, i.e. TOUL, 
ST. MIHIEL, FLEUREY, PONT a MOUSSON, XAMMEE, 
NANCY, etc. 
DEC 24, 1918, Met several members of 101st ENGRS. at CHAUMONT, cleaning 
' up the place for REVIEW of TROOPS by PRES. WILSON for 
next day. 
DEC. 25, 1918, Orders received for organization to proceed to BORDEAUX for 
transportation to U. S. 
JAN. 5, 1919, Sailed from BORDEAUX for U. S. 
JAN. 19, 1919, ARRIVED at HOBOKEN, went to CAMP MERRITT, and a few 

' days later returned to CAMP TAYLOR, KY. 
FEB. 4, 1919, Received discharge from SERVICE. 

Most sincerely, 

(Sgd.) WILLIAM D. LAMBERT. 

(Late 1st Lt. Q. M. Corps, U. S. A. 
309th San. Train, 84th Div. W. S. S.) 



PRESS ITEM Boston Evening Transcript, 11 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 11 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Headline — " Died While on a Train" 

Ralph Oliver Durrell, formerly of Cambridge, was en route from 
Los Angeles to New York when stricken. 

" Word has been received of the sudden death from heart failure, of RALPH 
OLIVER DURRELL, formerly of CAMBRIDGE, while on a LOS ANGELES- 
CHICAGO train near OGDEN, UTAH, on MARCH 8. He was born in CAMBRIDGE 
in 1879 and was a student at the CAMBRIDGE LATIN SCHOOL. Later he went 
to PHILLIPS ANDOVER ACADEMY. After attending DARTMOUTH COLLEGE 
for a year, he became associated with the BROWN-DURRELL CO., BOSTON, for 
which concern he was the managing buyer for several years. Because of poor 
health he decided to go WEST, about four years ago, and settled near LOS AN- 
GELES, where he became associated with ROBINSON & CO. He was on his way 
here for a visit. MR. DURRELL was the son of the late OLIVER HEBER DUR- 
RELL and SOPHIA GERTRUDE (EATON) DURRELL. He is survived by his 
wife and three children ; also by his mother, who lives in CAMBRIDGE ; a brother, 
HAROLD C. DURRELL, of ARLINGTON, and a sister, MRS. JAMES H. GROVER 
(MAUDE DURRELL) of LYNN. 

MR. DURRELL was a former member of the Old FIRST CORPS CADETS. 



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(Note : Ex-Private Ralph O. Durrell, Co. D, I. C. C, 1903-1909) 
(A former comrade passes, remembered by his associates for his 
amiable qualities and his engaging personality. Salut ! W. S. S.) 



OFFICERS' CALL AND REPEAT! 

(Throw away your "tooter," bugler, and get a steam-calliope ! L. P.) 

Whereabouts and status of the following missing 

past D, I. C. C, U. S. A. 

1. 2d Lt. Joseph W. Barker 5. 2d Lt. Archibald L. Jackson 

2. 2d Lt. Oscar C. Bohlin 6. 1st Lt. Lawrence D. Jenkins 

3. 1st Lt. Benjamin E. Carter 7. Capt. Henry G. Lawson 

4. 2d Lt. Ralph N. Doble 8. Capt. Bartlett S. Norcross 

9. 1st Lt. George C. Scott 

(Note : Search of "red-light districts" throughout the "world," 
by Military Police Patrols, is suggested by Sgt. John Coolidge, 26th 
Div. Mil. Police [Past D, I. C. C] L. P.) (Send information to Col. 
W. S. S., P. O. Box 1587, Boston, Mass.) 



I want to tell you fellers, that the other mornin' the "village 
cop" on the beat looked in at the gate for a few minutes, and among 
other "yarns" which he said was "goin' round " down to the depot, 
he'd heer'd that " boss Cushing" said that now "that feller, Hoover," 
had " let up" a little on food "restrickshuns," he had " half a mind," 
to invite some of them old " D " scallawags that belonged to the 
"moosicul," " high-art," " literary," and " bawlshiviky" bunch to a 
" hot chicken supper" at his "caseeno" (53 cents per plate "in ad- 
vance," wine [dandelion] 19 cents "extry"), and so I suggested that 
the follerin' "long-haired prodigies" be notified, and here they are, 
still "making funny noises," "slingin' ink" and "paint" to " beat the 
band." 

1. Isidore Braggiottl Impresario! song-meister! mezzo- 

colorateur-extraordinaire ! Salon 
at Montughi, Florence, Italy. 

2. William Worcester Churchill Portrait -painter of St. Botolph 

fame ! Civic-adjuster, " first aid " 
to Boston Fire Department. Dis- 
pensary at 30 Ipswich St., Boston. 

3. Lt. Charles S. Dole Finance exponent, " Queen of the 

Amazons," (Ballet-march, Cadet 
theatricals "1492"), dressing-room 
at 31 State St., Boston. 

4. Walter Briggs Carleton Fox Oratorio soloist ( " Drhill, ye tar- 

(Chick) riers, drhiir'j Symphony virtuoso 

(bones and tambo). Address (on 
the New England circuit.) 



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5. George Hawley Hallowell 



6. Andrew A. Highlands 



7. Lt. George W. Langdon 



8. William T. Miller 



9. I^apt. Maurice W. Parker 



10. Lt. John Winthrop Spooner 



11. Maj. Carroll J. Swan 



12. Col. John T. Wheelwright 



13. Dexter Bancroft Wiswell 



Allegorical and paregorical crea- 
tions, portraits in castor oil, mural 
decorations, paint-shop at 299 
Park Ave., Arlington Heights, 
Mass. 

Ex-pitcher, Harvard Nine, sec'y 
Mass. Public Service Commission, 
tragedian, (black-face) (Oh! Miss 
White ! ) Pitcher's-box at 6 Beacon 
St., Boston. 

Terpischorian marvel ( Cadet the- 
atricals, "1492"). Confidential ad 
visor to W. C. T. U., Rectory at 
Newburyport, Mass. 
Musical capitalist and amateur 
chess-expert (" D " feather-weight 
champion") (9 yard dash) train- 
ing quarters at 395 Boylston St., 
Boston. 

Violin amateur maestro, "vocal 
chords repaired while you wait." 
Repair-shop at 602 Pierce Build- 
ing, Boston. 

Amateur stage favorite of more 
than mere cosmopolitan vogue. 
" Matinee Idol of South Hingham 
audiences." Booking office at 99 
Milk St., Boston. 

War-author, amateur stage-mana- 
ger, publicity agent, toast-master, 
cheer-leader, first War-Captain, 
Co. D (I. C. C.) 101st Engineers. 
Joy-parlors at 44 Bromfield St., 
Boston. 

Versatile jurist, publicist, novelist 
(exemplar of interchangeable 
parts), "owner of famous maroon 
white coat," (D, I. C. C, 1880), uni- 
form-lockers at 19 Milk St., Boston 

Musical (piano) celebrity ("chop- 
sticks" fantaisie) Music-room at 
618 Center St., Newton, Mass. 



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Lt. Col. Talbot reading Field Orders for Outpost Problem at Rendezvous 



(Note; The above list does not include our "jazz artists," 
" bunny-huggers," "red-light painters," "deep-thinkers" nor "deep- 
drinkers." L P.) 

Lastly : My friend the " Hingham cop" said that " landlord 
George" also " had it in mind ". to invite the follerin' batch of " D " 
"trusties" to the " feed," providin' they came in charge of our '* D " 
magistrates, Avery, Brown, Hayes and Sullivan, but that he didn't 
have the heart "to do it," when he thought of the "tavern silver." 

Alas ! Every " home group" has one or more skeletons that 
rattle in the family cupboard, so to make a "clean breast of it," we 
reluctantly hang these few on the back-yard clothes-line for "pri- 
vate view." 

1. George E. Cabot Trustee 

2. Lt. Charles E. Loud Trustee 

3. Capt. George Peabody Gardner, Jr. Trustee 

4. Lt. Francis L.^^^inson Trustee 

5. Laurence H. tfeJ^Hson Trustee 




P. S. We have^me n^e of this class of "well-meanin' male- 
factors" but, too much "pubHcity" might cause our past " D " bunch 
to "blow up!" (L. P.) 



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Copies to (approx.) 275 past 
" D " men in U. S. A. and ^ 
"sitting on the lid."w^t* 

O 1ST 



Watch out 
Jine the 
vets and help out ! 



Keep yer pants on ! 
j^ for new doin's ! 

cc. -^ 




. lOlST ENGRS 

PAS'PWEMBERS, CO. ^ I. C. C. 
P. O. Boxl^, feston, Mass, 



Hingham Camp Ground 

20 April, 1919 

Weather— spring — tonicky ! 

Sarsparilly and jalap ! 



Oh! Fellers! 
Did yer hear "that yarn" 
about sellin' the camp-ground ? 
Where do " I" go from here ? 

Seein' as I waked up this mornin' with a "colick in my stum- 
mick" I asked " Georgie Cole" (Co. A, I. C. C, Charlie's brother) 
who was wheezin' by the gate, in his "real estate jitney," to tell G. 
horse-doctor Gushing, to bring up a little of his "private stock bed- 
bug juice," which he did, and after handing me the mail, and a 
"snifter of the B. B. J.," he remarked that " Ginrl. Capelle's talk" 
in the last bulletin about the "swell uniform" of the Cadets in long 
overcoats and chapeaux (1848) "hain't in it," with the "war-like 
costoom," of the "1492" Amazon-march-troop (1892) under "Queen 
Charlie Dole" where all the fellers ( 18 of them) wore smooth-shaved 
grease-paint smiles, "white ladies' tights," and ladies' high-heeled 
stage boots, fierce Roman helmets and shinin' armor breast-plates 
(tin) and carried long spears and shields ! He says he remembers 
it easy, because he went to the expense of borrowin' a N. Y. & N. 
Haven R. R. " free pass" from Judge Boove (at a rental of 9 cents) 
to come from Hingham to Boston, and so here are the " D " "crazies" 
that was "in it." 



1. Arthur Carroll Briggs 

2. Charles Herbert Cross 

3. John Linfield Damon 

4. Charles Stuart Dole 

5. Alexander Sylvanus Porter 

6. Jesse Fenno Stevens 

7. William Walker 



(1st Lt.) 1st Motor Corps, 1919 (Vestry-Man) 

(1st Lt.) 1st Motor Corps, 1919 (Reegils) 

(Ye " Thorndike" host) 

(1st Lt. and " Queen") 

(Farmer and malefactor) 

(The Adjutant General, Mass. 1919) 

(Voted for Abraham Lincoln for President, "twice 

in one day," while in U. S. Army, in 1865.) 



124 The "Little Peter" Papers 

and they all are "on deck," today, fellers, jest as "full of prunes" as 
ever. (L. P.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. General Headquarters, American Expeditionary 

Col. W. S. Simmons, Forces, France, 1 Mch, 1919. 

State House, Boston. (Rec'd 22 Mch, 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Simmons : 

I thank you very much for your kind note with reference to the decoration. It 
is very nice to hear from our friends and know that they are keeping an eye on you. 
One of these days, when I return to "God's Country," I hope to have a few days in 
BOSTON and you and I will go to the THORNDIKE and " Reminisce." In the mean- 
time -HAPPY DAYS." 

Very sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) ROBERT C. DAVIS. 
Brig. Gen., Adj. Gen., Am. Exp. Forces. 

(Note : Capt. Davis was a Tactical Officer at U. S. M. A., then 
Inspector-Instructor, Mass. and afterward Post Adjutant, U. S. M. A., 
1908-9-10-11. To his remarkable ability as Instructor, the M. N. G. 
owes its start on the road to its later proficiency. W. S. S.) 



PRESS ITEM, " Chicago Tribune." Published 14 Oct. 1919. B. E. Transcript. 

A Slice of America 

This is written for the person who thinks a $50. Liberty Bond more or less, isn't 
of any consequence or that a pair of woolen socks might just as well be left unknit- 
ted. HOLTON, KANSAS, of some 2,000 population is the home of the HOLTON 
CORNET BAND. The members of it are "the boys around town." There is the 
VILLAGE BARBER, the PRINTER, the BAKER, the CLERK, and all the young 
fellows who make up the social element in small communities. War was declared. 
The HOLTON CORNET BAND yearned to demonstrate its command of tune in a 
large way. So the leader wired the Headquarters of the MARINE CORPS in WASH- 
INGTON that the band was at the service of the nation. 

Conceivably the eyes of the commanding officer popped out just a little, upon 
receipt of this tremendous information. But he made a note of it. An inspector 
went to HOLTON and listened to the " BARBER " and the others as they ripped off 
a march. The band was recruited as a whole, and shipped off to WASHINGTON. 
Well, CHATEAU-THIERRY and BELLEAU- WOODS aren't so far from HOLTON 
that the band couldn't make itself heard back home. For when 6,000 out of 8,000 
fell in those most memorable AMERICAN conflicts, the VILLAGE BANDSMEN 
dropped their horns and went "over the top" with stretchers. And every last one 
of them has been decorated for bravery ! 



CARTE POSTALE (Francais) to W. S. S. (photo) Theoule, France, 11 Mch. 1919. 
Corniche De L'Esterel-LaPlage Et Les Villas. (Rec'd 5 Apr. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Col. W. S. Simmons, 

State House, Boston, Mass. 

Glad to get your card. Just back from the "RIVIERA. " Best regards. 

(Sgd.) C. G. MORTON. 
Major Gen. Charles G. Morton, U. S. A., 
Comdg. 29th Div. Am. Exp. Forces, A. P. O. 765. 
Former U. S. Inspector-Instructor, M V. M. (W. S. S.) 



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(Note : G. "ruminuisance" Gushing remarks that he supposes 
that the above service on that ''Revere Front" means another "War 
Gross," and he is "right glad," because someone told him that Mis- 
ter Morton "used to take his meals reg'lar" in Brookline, Mass. 

LP.) 



POSTAL CARD (AM.) to W. S. S. A. P. 0. 705, Toulouse, France, 14 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 4 Apr. 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel: 

There seemed to be no chance of my outfit returning to the STATES very soon, 
so I got put on D. S. (DETACHED SERVICE) down here. 1 am attending the UNI- 
VERSITY here, and I am having one of the most interesting experiences of the 
WAR (for me), absolutely nothing MILITARY to think about. I expect to arrive 
home some time during the SUMMER. 

Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) JOHN C. MILLIKEN. 

1st Lt., Corps Engrs., U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Engineer Officer in charge of construction, Place 

Scarron, LeMans, Sarthe, France, A. P. O. 762, 

Amer. Ex. F., 14 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 29 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel William : 

My apparent neglect to write you for so long was for no lack of appreciation of 
your CARD of CHRISTMAS GREETINGS received some months ago, or of the 
" LITTLE PETER " BULLETINS which have been received and read with much 
interest. The trouble has been, that I have been working at the same old grind, 
without any new developments that would make interesting reading. 

I am still with the CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS (122d) AMERICAN EM- 
BARKATION CENTER, LeMANS, but soon after writing you last, I was transferred 
ADJUTANT to the Supply end. SUPPLY coming to the front about that time 
owing to the difficulty in obtaining material and some sort of a G. O. which made 
us suddenly accountable for everything which passed through our hands. We were 
constantly expecting our construction work to let up, but, on the contrary, it seemed 
to "increase," and kept us on the job prartically all the time. I was pleased to find 
the 101st ENGINEERS was headed for this area. They are now located some miles 
from LeMANS but I had the pleasure of seeing some of the officers who happened 
to drift in here. 

They are a fine bunch. I hope to get out and see more of them soon, but as my 
work is mostly inside, I have not much opportunity to roam around the country. 

It was a shock to hear of MAJOR ESTEY'S death. He was in my squad when 
he first joined the Corps, in the " SPANISH WAR " days. He was a fine fellow, and 
a good soldier from the start. 

With best wishes, 

(Sgd.) CHARLES H. ALDEN, 

Captain, Quartermaster Corps. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Air-Service, Depot Field No. 2, Garden City, N. Y. 

Col. W. S. Simmons, 18 Mch. 1919. 

State House, Boston. (Rec'd 19 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

My dear Sir : 

I have just read several copies of " LITTLE PETER " and was so delighted with 
them that I am taking the liberty of asking you to place my name on the mailing 
list. 

(G. Gushing says that he supposes them " War-birds" have to 
"light" "some-where, once-in-a-while," so we might let him perch on 
the ridge of the mess-hall, when he comes along. L. P.) 

I am a former member of " D " Co. and keenly interested in its activities. Un- 
fortunately, I have been entirely out of touch with the organization, and the only 
news I have had has been thru MAJOR SWAN'S book. It will afford me genuine 
pleasure to receive " LITTLE PETER." 

I left the CORPS in SEPTEMBER, 1917, to join the AIR-SERVICE, and I have 
been in TEXAS, or at this post, most all of the time since then. I received my 
theoretical training at the MASS. INST. TECHNOLOGY and at PRINCETON, and 
my FLYING TRAINING, at ELLINGTON FIELD, HOUSTON, TEXAS, where I 
received my commission, in June, 1918. 

EXTRACT from later letter from G. B. O. to W. S. S., 25 Mch. 1919. (Rec'd 28 
Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Your very kind letter of the 22d and " LITTLE PETER " reached me this morn- 
ing, and I cannot tell you how genuinely glad I was, to receive both. I am indeed 
sorry that I did not know about " YOUNG PETE " long ago, as I have had but a 
meager bit of news about the CORPS. I thought I would write you about an inci- 
dent that happened at ELLINGTON FIELD, as I feel confident that it will be of 
interest. I received my commission there on June 10th and a few days later was 
ordered to appear before a board of officers (THE FAMILY CIRCLE, MOSTLY 
WEST POINTERS) to be examined and rated. I had three planes to my credit 
(ALL AMERICAN, smashed in training) so I was not over-confident. The mem- 
bers of the board proceeded to ask the usual questions regarding education, business 
experience, etc., and then took up the matter of my military record. CAPTAIN 
EARNED glanced up from my rating card which he had been studying, and asked 
me if the FIRST CORPS CADETS was the organization that wore a full dress uni- 
form of blue and white. I told the CAPTAIN that the full dress uniform of the 
CORPS answered to that description, and, as far as I knew, no other organization 
used one like it. "And you were a NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER in that out- 
fit?" "Well, I have seen them drill and parade several times and, IT IS SOME 
OUTFIT." No further questions were asked about military experience, and it sure- 
ly was a great and glorious feeling to know, that the CORPS' reputation extended 
to TEXAS. The amusing part of it is, that, I never had one of the full dress uni- 
forms, because I did not join the CORPS until MARCH, 1917. Did you know that 
FRANK MAHONEY, formerly a Corporal in C Co. was also a 2d LT. in the AIR- 
SERVICE, and has been to FRANCE ? 

Very cordially yours, 

(Sgd.) GEORGE B. OBER. 

2d Lt., Air-Service (A). 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Elbram, Greenwich, Connecticut, 20 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 22 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Col. Simmons : 

The D Company Bulletin to MAJOR MARBLE came this morning, and I took 
the liberty of opening it, and reading it, as MAJOR M. is still with the ARMY OF 
OCCUPATION, being DIVISION ORDNANCE OFFICER of 32d DIVISION. I take 
this liberty of writing, as I read MRS. ESTEY'S note to you, giving you part of his 
address. MAJOR M. has been at RENGSDORF since NOVEMBER last. I am 
looking for his return, the first of next month. I might incidentally say that he has 
composed a MARCH called the "RED ARROW," the appellation given to his DI- 
VISION : it has been accepted, and was played by the MASSED BANDS last week 
during the REVIEW OF TROOPS by GENERAL PERSHING. Upon the MAJOR'S 
return, I am sure he will get in touch with you, and the men of " Co. D," as he has 
fond memories of many happy hours spent with you all. 

EXTRACT from later letter from Mrs. Major M. to W. S. S., 25 Mch. 1919 (Rec'd 
27 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Many thanks for your amusing list which you kindly sent me. A cable from 
MAJOR M. announces his promotion to LIEUTENANT COLONEL, and his return 
within the next few days, he having left COBLENTZ, MARCH 20th. I would be 
glad to permit you to use any extracts from my letters which would interest the 
*' D " Co. men. 

With sincere regards, 

(Sgd.) FLORENCE B. MARBLE. 
Mrs. Major Wm. E. Marble. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. War Dept., Office of the Construction Division 

of the Army, Washington, D. C, 20 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 22 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

My dear William : 

I have only on two occasions thanked you for sending to me Co. " D " happen- 
ings, and had I not been so busy here in Washington, I would have taken occasion 
each time upon receipt of the very interesting and amusing reports, to personally 
thank you. They are not only interesting and amusing, but make one feel that he 
is still among the remembered, and that he is still in touch with the old Corps, and 
its memories. 

I have been very fortunate, in receiving some interesting letters from Army 
officers and National Guard officers in the various States, and have therefore been 
in rather close touch with the happenings on the other side, particularly the hap- 
penings of the 26th and 27th DIVISIONS. 

MAJOR GENERAL BUCK remarked, when at dinner with us the other night, 
that the 26th Division did very remarkable work and was, in his opinion, among the 
best organizations on the other side. General Buck made inquiries of many of his 
old friends, and asked particularly about you. He looked very well, considering the 
gassing that he had received, before being returned to the States, and was quite 
proud of his many decorations, as they all meant recognition of gallant service. In 
reading those Co. " D " Bulletins, and the familiar names mentioned in them, it al- 
ways carries me back to HINGHAM and the care-free times that we all enjoyed so 
much. During the early stages of the preparation for the Army, particularly in the 



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Cessation of Hostilities, Pine Plains, N. Y. 1909 

Supply Divisions, when twenty-four hours were considered a short day, it seemed 
hard to realize that there ever was a time when responsibilities were carried so 
lightly, as they were, during the Encampments with the First Corps, and, even in 
the darkest days when we were most discouraged, and the terrific program that we 
had to fill seemed impossible of accomplishment, those bright spots represented by 
receipt of these bulletins were, as you can imagine, doubly appreciated. You cer- 
tainly deserve a vote of thanks from each old " D " man, and in taking the vote, I 
wish to be considered among the loudest and most noisy voters. 

(Oh ! Bugler ! Jest sound that recall from Company drill, sharp 
on the dot ! Ring around the rickey-pail ! fellers ! L. P.) 

Very sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) JOSEPH N. WILLCUTT. 

Col. Q. M. C. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Charles M. Green, M. D., 78 Marlboro St.. Boston. 

20 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 21 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

My Dear Colonel : 

I have just received, and read and enjoyed for the first time the latest " L. P." 
Bulletin, dedicated to 'WO BEER, NO WORK." 

As usual, the Bulletin is full of interest. If that particular bunch partakes of 
the JOY SUPPER at CUSHING PLAZA, HINGHAM CENTER, I advise that a 
Medical Officer be put in charge and sample all the stuff first, the way I used to do. 
This would be safer for the Bunch, perhaps the worse for the Medical Officer, but 
then, that is what the Medical Officer is for. 

I thank you kindly for keeping my name on the mailing list. 

Cheerfully yours, 

(Sgd.) CHARLES M. GREEN. 
Lt. Col. Charles M. Green, M. N. G. Ret. 
Late Major, Surgeon, L C. C. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. Somerset Club, Boston, 20 Mch. 1919. 

CoL Wm. S. Simmons, [ Rec'd 21 Mch. 1919 - W. S. S.) 

Dear William : 

In answer to your kind inquiry as to my health, I would say that I am at present 
in very good shape for an old fellow who has been " THK(U'(!H " so much as I have. 
While building a cottage at -\AiiA.\r in 1913, I tried to go " THROUGH" to the 
cellar by way of the piazza instead of by the stair-way. 

In falling, I "discombobolated" my "IXTERIOR," which affected my circulation, 
and I had a very miserable four years, full of pain and gloom. Things have seemed 
to rearrange themselves, however, and I am now enjoying life again, though I have 
to go slow as to lifting, and, as to much physical effort. I dehght in the " Little 
Peter" leaves and think you have done splendid work in the great cause (MINE IS 
RUM AND GINGER ALE, THANK YOU, LONG GLASS! L. P.) I read 
SWAN'S book with much pleasure, and think the old Cadet organization should 
be most proud of the record of the 101st ENCUNEERS. With kind regards. 

Ever most sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) HERBERT FOSTER OTIS. 

P. S. Dear Old HARRY ASPINWALL (I. C. C, Co. A, '84), the other day was 
telling my boy JIM (HARYARD, 1920) how at the HINGHAM ENCAMPMENT 
of " 1884," I shaved my head, all but a scalp lock. Alas ! there is no HAIR THERE 
NOW ! 

(Note : G. sidedoor Gushing says he remembers them " Otis 
Scalawags" right well. " Harry" ( Harrison Gray) who used to visit 
his brothers at Hingham Gamp, "Billy" (William Sigourney) (D, 
I. G. G., '84-'86), " Bert " (Herbert Foster) (D, I. G. G., '84-'86), but 
he never knew that they claimed descent from the "Kings of 
Ireland," until he saw that crazy " Bert feller" with his head shaved 
hke a Ghinaman, all except a top-knot tied with a green ribbon. 

L. P.) 



letter to W. S. S. Hq. 7th Div., Am. Ex. Forces, France, 

20 Mch. 1919, A. P. O. 793. 
(Rec'd 7 April, 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel : 

I received your CHERRY TREE number and enjoyed reading it very much. 
I think you must appreciate how much we all enjoy this or you would never keep it 
up. There does not seem to be a selfish thought in it, and I hope we all can be 
everlastingly gratefuL (G. "SALT-FISH" GUSHING SAYS HE THINKS IT 
IS " HIGH TIME" HE GOT AN ORDER FOR AT LEAST "10 BEAN SAND- 
WICHES " OUT OF THEM " TIN-HORN-'D'-SPORTS ! " -L. P.) The DROUTH 
you seem to fear, is surely reaching you. I would even put up with PROHIBITION 
to-morrow, if I could see the old U. S. A. in the distance. That DROUTH has not 
reached this country, and, I guess it will be the last to be reached by it. Prospects 
of REGULAR ARMY DIVISKJNS getting home seem to be slight, and this is 
getting to be a REGULAR ARMY DIXTSIOX more and more, every day, because 
officers are changing daily, and REGULAR ARMY OFFICERS are being assigned 
in their places. As the JUDGE-AD\OCATE GENEHAL'S DEPARTMENT 
before the WAR was very small, and as JUDGE ADVOCATE work here now is 
great, I do not see my REPLACEMENT fellow commg right away. I met H.VHRY 



130 The " Little Peter " Papers 

MORSE here the other day, who used to be in "B" Co., now COLONEL MORSE 
of a FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT in the REGULAR ARMY. We had an 
old-fashioned TALK-FEST about the boys of the OLD CORPS. I have recently 
seen PHILIP SCHUYLER, late ADJUTANT GENERAL of the SECOND ARMY 
(formerly of " B " Co. of the I. C. C.) at TOUL. He has been very ill with PNEU- 
MONIA, and has barely pulled through. I also had a pleasant visit with CHICK 
DAVIS (of old " B " Co.) now MAJOR DAVIS of the 8th CORPS. 

These are the only three that I have recently met, of the 01 D CORPS men. 
I saw MAJOR CHARLES RANLETT of the old 8th INF. M. V. M., whom you will 
remember. He is ENTERTAINMENT OFFICER of the 2d ARMY. I hear the 
26th DIV. is on its way home now. I envy you all the opportunity to give the 
101st ENGINEERS, a rousing welcome home. I hear words of praise on every 
side for them. 

In your list of "missing," I can only aid you on one man. I saw LT. ALEX- 
ANDER ELLIS in TOURS in early NOVEMBER. He was then sort of a FIRE 
MARSHAL in the S. O. S. LT. TOPPAN, now at home, can give you more recent 
information, possibly. Wishing you the very best, I am. 

Yours truly, 
(Sgd.) O. K. MAJ. JOSEPH W. BARTLETT, J. A., U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. West Newton, 22 Mch. 1919 

(Reed. 24 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Thanks for the LITTLE PETER BULLETINS, they are always enjoyed. I 
have preserved them all, for the MAJOR to read upon his return. 

A cablegram from the MAJOR, received on the 20th of MCH. is rather dis- 
quieting, I am fearing he is not to come home with the 101st but possibly you can 
explain. 

"MCH. 20th, FROM MAJOR P. B. CHASE "— LOVE AND SYMPATHY,' 
ADDRESS HEREAFTER 304th ENGRS. HAVE WRITTEN. PORTER. 
EXTRACT from later letter from MRS. CHASE to W. S. S., 29 Mch. 1919. (Rec'd 
31 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Your information gladly received. I have this morning a letter from the 
MAJOR, giving his new address and location. 

He had, with other officers, sent in his application to remain in the service, but 
expected to return with the 26th Div. and, if accepted, receive orders later. " It is 
a great disappointment not to go back with the 26th Div. but there is the satisfaction 
of knowing I was with them through the entire WAR, and held my job which was 
more than a great many accomplished. I gave the best I had." It seems to me that 
there should be more recognition of meritorious service, such as his, but the in- 
stances such as you describe are more frequent than those of real merit. The 
MAJOR was ordered to report to HEADQUARTERS at SOUILLY, in the DE- 
PARTMENT of the MEUSE. It is near where they fought in SEPT., OCT., NOV. 
1918. In spite of his disappointment he speaks cheerfully of coming home early in 
the SUMMER. The death of DOCTOR WALCOTT is, I know, another sorrow for 
him to bear, he always wrote of him so kindly, and after being parted from LESTER 
SARGENT (CAPT. CO. A, 101st ENGRS. PAST "C" CO., L C. C.) he found DOC- 
TOR WALCOTT a comfort. As PORTER was to leave for his new location, the 
10th or 12th of MARCH, he probably does not yet know of his loss. 

With kind regards, 

(Sgd.) MRS. ELIZABETH A. CHASE. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., 

Committee on Military Affairs, 14th District, Massachusetts. 

20 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 24 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

I am so short of secretarial assistance that I have just time to gratefully ack- 
nowledge your publication of recent date. 

It is a most original and unique statement, and must be interesting to its reci- 
pients. 

(G. Tammany Gushing says that this " Dick Olney " is sure, a 
"chip of the old block." L. P.) 

Sincerely yours, 

(Sgd.) RICHARD OLNEY. 

FRENCH (colors) PICTURE POSTAL U. S. Army P. O. 716, 21 Mch. 1919. 

(Dinan, La Statue de Bertrand Du-Guesclin, (Rec'd 31 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Par H. Fremiel.) 
Col. W. S. Simmons, 

State House, Boston, Mass., U. S. A. 
Your L. P. letter of OCTOBER just received. More power and strength to 
" LITTLE PETER." PORTER has just left us for 304th ENGINEERS. 
O. K. C. H. Cole, Brig. Gen., U. S. A. (Sgd.) C. H. C. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. from a prominent Boston Boston, 21 Mch. 1919. 

attorney (Fine Member I. C. C.) giving opinion (Rec'd 22 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
as to criminal liability for storing, Sp. Frumenti 
under coming W. C. T. U. "Reign of Terror!" 
Dear Colonel: 

I see nothing in your attempt to secure to your own "use and behoof " vour fair 
share of the LIQUID REMNANT available. 

I suggest that, in view of the approaching scarcity and general aridity, it will 
be much wiser for you to resort to the strongest safe deposit box available. 

(Oh! fellers! Union Safe Deposit Vaults, 40 State Street, 
Boston, are very strong, and Mr. Munroe Ghickering down there, 
has lately turned " tee-total " and can be trusted. L. P.) 

Even warehouses are sometimes burned down, and looted by thieves, who break 
through and steal ! The only fee for this advice is the requirement, now hereby 
imposed upon you, to see, that I get my fair share of the D. G. G. upon such occa- 
sions as it may hereafter be " trotted out " for consumption. I adjure you to bear in 
mind also, the injunction of the late DANIEL WEBSTER, who, upon being apprised 
by his host, of the existence in the WINE CELLAR, of a FAMOUS VINTAGE, re- 
plied, that, it was the duty of all concerned forthwith, to stop the further accumu- 
lation of interest upon the investment. 

Very respectfully, 

(Sgd.) " PROMINENT ATTORNEY " 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Third House, 560 Pleasant St., Belmont, Mass. 

22 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 25th Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Billy : 

I am getting appreciative of " LITTLE PETER," and of your kindness in in- 
cluding me among those privileged to receive the same. Although not a member 



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of Co. D, I have had the honor of being detailed to take command of the RIFLE 
TEAM of that company, in a MATCH with the SALEM CADETS (1885, AND WE 
LICKED EM, TOO, FELLERS ! L. P.) Upon joining the 1st MOTOR CORPS, 
I was assigned to Co. D. My previous military experience was with Co. C, 2d REGT. 
M. V. M. (1864-67) under COL. CODMAN (LT. COL. GEORGE R. ROGERS, MAJ. 
WILLIAM H. ALLINE, CAPT. HENRY B. RICE and LT. LUTHER H. WIGHT- 
MAN were in the same organization.) I served 25 years with the FIRST CORPS 
as Pvt., Corp., Sgt., 1st Sgt., Sgt. Maj. 1st. Lt. and also as QUARTERMASTER, and 
was detailed INSPECTOR of RIFLE PRACTICE during the absence of LT. WIL- 
LIAM A. HAYES abroad. As a LIEUTENANT, I commanded the CORPS upon 
one ANNIVERSARY PARADE, and upon the DEWEY DAY PARADE, also the 
"BAILEY HILL DETACHMENT" at NAHANT, 1898 (the first tour), also in the 
absence of CAPT. ALLINE, I had command of the TOUR on the HENRY CABOT 
LODGE ESTATE (NAHANT, 1898- (during the day) for over a month. Rather a 
varied experience, to which, I may add two tours, in command of the SPECIAL 
GUARD of a PRESIDENT, and more recently, in my present position, of COLOR 
SERGEANT, 1st MOTOR CORPS, MASS. STATE GUARD, I was especially de- 
tailed for duty with the GUARD for PRESIDENT WILSON (1919). Rather a diver- 
sified experience. Of the officers (FIRST CORPS CADETS) on the BOARD from 
the first inception of the CADET ARMORY plan, until its completion, there are, I 
believe, only seven of us left. I often think of one of my first meetings with you at 
SAKONNET POINT, LITTLE COMPTON, R. I. (1879) when you came ashore from 
a hard nautical adventure. With best regards, I am, 

Yours truly, 

(Sgd.) W. B. CLARKE. 

(Note : G. Tavern Gushing says that Billy Glarke was always 
one of the "old reliables" and that he once bought a "bartender's 
guide" of him at his swell " book and periodical shop" on Washing- 
ton St., Boston, near the Old South Meeting House, when life was 
wuth livin'. L. P.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 133 Brook St., West Medford, Mass., 

23 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 25 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 
Dear Colonel Simmons : 

Your card of March 10 with a copy of " L. P." Bulletin reached me at home, the 
above address, the other day. 

I landed in the good old U. S. A. from the A. E. F. on MARCH 7th and was dis- 
charged on MARCH 14th, so now I am one of the " HAS-BEENS." Two copies of 
" LITTLE PETER " were forwarded to me while OVERSEAS and were of great 
interest to me, they told me so many things that I had been wanting to know, about 
my old pals in " D " Co. I had the good fortune to meet MAJOR CHASE, while in 
FRANCE. He and I had the pleasure of standing in a crowded aisle together, on 
the Train from ANGERS to TOURS. 

I met him again later, in PARIS. He was just out of the HOSPITAL, and so, 
not quite up on all of the dope, but was, nevertheless, able to give me lots of news. 

I went OVERSEAS with the 71st ARTILLERY (C. A. C.) in JULY, 1918. Pre- 
vious to that time, I was stationed at FORT STRONG, BOSTON HARBOR. Upon 
arrival in FRANCE, I was transferred to the 54th ARTILLERY (C. A. C.) and was 
assigned to command BTRY. "A", where I remained till DEC. 6. 1918, when I was 
assigned to command the 1st BATTALION 54th ARTILLERY (C. A. C.) I contin- 
ued on this assignment until Demobilization, in MARCH, 1919. 



The "Little Peter" Papers 133 

I trust that the above will answer your request for iniormatioti as to my 
status, and I thank you for the Bulletin. My business address will be c/o UNDER- 
WRITER'S BUREAU OF NEW ENGLAND, 141 MILK STREET, BOSTON. 

Very truly yours, 
Late Capt. 54th Art, (C. A. C.) (Sgd.) WALTER T. WILEY. 

Ex-Pvt. " D " Co.. I. C. C. (1910-15) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Grandgent & Elwell, Architects, 44 Bromfield St., 

Boston, 23 Mch. 1919, 6 Linnaean St., Cambridge, Mass. 
(Rec'd 24 Mch. 1919- W. S. S.) 
Dear CoL Simmons : 

It was very nice to see you the other day at the STATE HOUSE, and I enjoyed 
the Co. D " Bulletin" which you gave me then. I missed the copy that was sent me 
OVERSEAS by leaving FRANCE so soon. These Bulletins have kept us all in 
touch with one another as nothing else could have done. * ^ ^ 

Yours sincerely, 

(Sgd.) S. BRUCE ELWELL, 

Formerly Capt. Inf., U. S. A. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. War Dept., Office Chief of Staff, War Plans 

Division, Washington, 26 Mch. 1919. 
(Rec'd 28 Mch. 1919-W. S. S.) 

Dear Colonel : 

* ♦ ♦ I could not find out anything about PORTER'S transfer, as they had 
no record of it. The 304th ENGRS. are SAPPERS, and have been relieved from 
duty for preparation for home. That means, that they should be back, in a month 
or six weeks. " LITTLE PETER " arrived and made his hit, so much so, in fact, 
that it has been decided to offer him the job of DIRECTOR OF MORALE SECTION 
OF THE GENERAL STAFF WITH RANK OF " CORNET." He certainly is good 
for the spirits, even if the mantle of Prohibition does hang over our heads, with im- 
pending gloom. (NOTE : G. RHUBARB GUSHING SAYS THAT ITS PLAIN TO 
SEE HOW THE " HOMELESS TRANSHUNTS " IN " WASHINGTON 4 COR- 
NERS" JUST "HANKER" FOR A WHIFF FROM THE "COW-BARNS" OF 
THEIR GRAND-DADS. L. P.) 

I understand that the HISTORIC SECTION of the WAR DEPARTMENT, has 
requested the PROCUREMENT DIVISION of the PURCHASE, STORAGE AND 
TRAFFIC DIVISION to secure one bottle respectively of SCOTCH, BOURBON, 
RYE and IRISH, to be placed among the ARCHIVES, as examples of a " Glorious 
past," "what might have been, but never can be," and in order that our POSTERITY 
can at least say, / HA VE LOOKED AND I HA VE SEEN. 

I do not think that I can add much to GENERAL HEAVEY'S comments, ex- 
cept to say, that, in spite of many obstacles, the idea, that many of us had, as a tem- 
porary expedient for the NATIONAL GUARD, at last, received the sanction of the 
CHIEF OF STAFF, and the SECRETARY OF WAR. There did not appear to be 
very much antagonism to the NATIONAL GUARD in CONGRESS, except, that a 
surprising number hoped, that, it could be attached to a safe and sane SYSTEM for 
UNIVERSAL TRAINING, and, I believe it can. 

Such training has got to be, in a large measure, NATIONAL and EDUCA- 
TIONAL, with a leaven of MILITARY. 

The whole period, whether it is SIX MONTHS, or a YEAR, will have to be 
largely in the hands of RESERVE, or TEMPORARY OFFICERS, with the REG- 



134 The "Little Peter" Papers 

ULAR ARMY, as a DIRECTING FORCE. As a matter of fact, such a plan might 
very well result in reduction of the REGULAR ARMY, and, at the same time, not 
compel any active service of those in training. The Graduates could then be turned 
over to the NATIONAL GUARD, and be compelled to serve at least a year there- 
in with nothing except a minimum of help from the REGULAR ARMY, except 
perhaps, at the seven, or ten-day camps. This is just a nebulous plan of mine, 
but I think it has points of merit, and would be feasible, and not too expensive. 
Surely not if proper insurance, against the mistakes that have been made in this 
WAR. is considered. g'lh* 

When I saw DICK DOUGLAS, he was not suffering, (or, at least, if he was, he 
concealed it with his usual grit.) He drew us pictures of OLD PEG LEG of MONT 
SEC, with " his one-eyed son" and " hound dog" which were supposed to be the sole 
GERMAN force opposed to the AMERICANS in the ST. MIHIEL SECTOR. He 
is full of stories and experiences, mostly of others, as he did not like to tell of him- 
self. I regret that I received word yesterday of the passing of another old, and tried 
" D " man, DR. WALCOTT, lovingly known as " WALLEY. " 

He went WEST on MARCH 10th last, of TUBERCULOSIS, probably the result 
of GAS in JULY at CHATEAU THIERRY. I do not know the Hospital. Company 
" D, " the REGIMENT and the SERVICE thus lose one of their most enthusiastic 
and valuable members. Besides being a most skilful physician and surgeon, "WAL- 
LEY " never lost sight of the fact, that he was a " SOLDIER," and his inception of 
the duties of a soldier, were always of the highest order, epitomized in cheerfulness 
and service. 

His cheerfulness under the most adverse circumstances never failed him. His 
humor was of that infectious kind, that it was soon realized by his superior officers, 
that his mere presence, was the best medicine that could be prescribed for any or- 
ganization. As a result, he was always in use, probably beyond his strength, but 
he never admitted it, and never failed. 

Although he will not return with the regiment, his spirit of optimism, good 
humor and high ideals of service, will be an inspiration, not only to his intimates, 
but to all the men who came in contact with him, and that means, every man in the 
regiment. " HIS SMILE GOES MARCHING ON." (NOTE : CAPTAIN WILLIAM 
WRIGHT WALCOTT, ASSISTANT SURGEON 101st ENGINEERS, U. S. A., BE- 
LOVED BY ALL HIS COMRADES, GOES FROM US FOR A LITTLE WHILE. 
SALUT ! W. S. S.) (CO. D, I. C. C, PVT., CORP., SGT. 1909-1917 ; 1st LT. MED. 
CORPS, ASSIGNED TO L C. C, 23 JUNE, 1917; DIS. FROM MASS. N. G. 
(DRAFTED INTO U.S. SERVICE) 5 AUG. 1917, CAPT. -1918; DIED 16 MCH. 
1919, FRANCE. W. S. S.) 

I hope to get to Boston, about the seventh of April, and to stay till after the 
PARADE of the 26th DIV. (NOTE : MAJOR HALLET WAS ON THE I. C. C. 
WELCOME-STEAMER-MAYFLOWER, 4th APRIL, 1919. W. S. S.) so I will see 
you then. I do not know when I put on " MUFTI." It may come any time. Do 
not be surprised, if you see me in line in front of U. S. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 
some morning, looking for a job! ^ ♦ .^t I have not yet declared my CANDIDACY 
for the GOVERNORSHIP, but, ivatch out, for the DARK HORSE. I notice that 
" L. P." is keeping moving all right, if tt is on "crutches" and not on " beer." 
(NOTE: G. WHIZ GUSHING SAYS THIS D-HALLET "MOVIE" IS LIKE A 
"JUNE-BUG," AND YE CAN'T TELL JEST WHERE HE'S COIN' TO " LIGHT" 
NEXT! L. P.) * * * 

RALPH HUBBARD HALLETT. 
O. K. Major Ralph H. Hallett By W. S. S. 

Unassigned, General Staff, U. S. A. 
By L. P. 



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LETTER TO W. S. S. War Dept., Militia Bureau, Washington. D. C. 

28 Mch. 1919. 
( Rec'd 29 Mch. 1919 -W. S. S.) 
My dear Colonel : 

Your letter at hand, and the latest copy of " LITTLE PETER," which I enjoyed 
reading very much. The motto of your publication has my sympathy, but I am 
sorry to say we cannot follow it strictly in WASHINGTON, else there would be no 
work done. This, certainly, is a dry spot. There are a great many thirsty individ- 
uals in the ARMY AND NAVY CLUB, who would be very glad of your bottles of 
" ROOT " beer ! We can secure only the near variety now, and temperance drinks. 

I have read with considerable interest, a description of the welcome of the 27th 
DIVISION in NEW YORK, and I am looking forward to a far greater welcome to 
the YANKEE DIVISION, when it reached BEANTOWN. 

It appears to most of us that there are a number of difficulties immediately in 
front of this NATION, and many questions of great importance to be settled. One 
of the most vital ones to the poor ARMY officers located in WASHINGTON, is the 
subject of labor and of high rents. 

The clipping from the BOSTON TRANSCRIPT was very much enjoyed, and, 
it was very much to the point. 

The correspondent has selected one of the best men in the WAR DEPART- 
MENT in his allusion to GENERAL FRANK McINTYRE. He is an officer of rare 
good judgment, and has a very fair mind toward the NATIONAL GUARD. The 
MILITIA BUREAU at the present time is virtually "marking time," due to the 
failure of CONGRESS to develop our plans. We are very much handicapped by 
lack of funds at present. I feel sure, however, that by the time MASSACHUSETTS 
swings into line, CONGRESS will have opened the NATION'S purse strings suffici- 
ently to equip another YANKEE DIVISION. 

My very best regards to you and to GENERAL COLE upon his arrival. 

Sincerely yours, 
Col. 3d Inf., U. S. A. (Sgd.) JOHN W. HEAVEY. 



PRESS ITEM, Boston News Bureau Article prepared by Lt. Col. John W. 

28 Mch. 1919, Sheet No. 73. Decrow, Comdg. 1st Motor Corps (I. C. C.) 

Mass. State Guard 

The "Cadets" Home Coming 

BOSTON— The departure from BREST, FRANCE, today (direct to BOSTON) 
of the 101st ENGINEERS— the FIRST CORPS CADETS, is an event of unusual 
interest on State Street. Organized in 1741 and having had a continuous existence 
since that time, many men prominent in the city's financial, business, and profes- 
sional life, have served in its ranks. This regiment was probably the oldest AMER- 
ICAN organization to fight in FRANCE; and was a worthy successor to its Cadet 
traditions of the REVOLUTIONARY and CIVIL WARS, COLONEL HENRY 
JACKSON'S CONTINENTALS, or FIRST AMERICAN REGIMENT of INFAN- 
TRY, and of COLONEL CHARLES R. CODMAN'S 45th MASSACHUSETTS 
(CIVIL WAR.) 

The present regiment is commanded by COL. GEORGE W. BUNNELL, of 
WORCESTER, MASS., who graduated ninth in his WEST POINT class and is 
known for his development of hydro-electric properties in the middle and western 
parts of the State. He is the only regimental commander of the 26th DIVISION 
who has remained continuously with his regiment throughout the war. The regi- 
ment sailed from NEW YORK, SEPT. 27, 1917, and landed in FRANCE on OCTO- 
BER 19, 1917, the 176th ANNIVERSARY of the founding of the CADETS. They 



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participated in all the campaigns of the 26th DIVISION, the CHEMIN-DES-DAMES, 
SEICHEPREY, CHATEAU THIERRY, ST. MIHIEL, VERDUN and the trench 
war-fare of the TOUL SECTOR. 

Elaborate preparations are being made by the VETERAN ASSOCIATION of 
the CADETS to give the REGIMENT a royal welcome home. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. 



Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C. 

20 Mch. 1919. 

(Rec'd 31 Mch. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Yesterday I got that " Heluva" fine box frpm you and my present condi^^W^s 
depicted herewith. ! *%U '^^~^ ^'^ 



Dear Little Peter . 




The Lord blesses a hearty Feeder, say I ! I haven't had such "g(\od eatin' " 
since I left the LAND of the FREE and got back to the HOME of the BRAVE. We 
thank you both for ourselves, and in the name of the Visiting Firemen ! But ain't 
it just HELL that you have to make it HAYS FIVE FRUITS and LOGAN-BERRY 
JUICE! 

Them happy days is past, when we used ter mix it in a G. I. (GALVANIZED 
IRON) can and stir it with an ENTRENCHING SHOVEL ! Remember the time 
when you climbed into a TUB of it, and had to have SGT. HALLETT fish you out. 
cause you couldn't swim straight any more! And them SHERRY AND EGGS, 
HENRY WINSLOW used to hand out on a cold morning! I dunno how old GROUCH 
DAVIS (Co. Cook) is going to get his K. P.'s (KITCHEN POLICE) to work next year! 
Speakin' of "cold," I think you better hike over to GEORGE CUSHING'S and crawl 
under his KITCHEN STOVE. The SARDINE-CAN ain't goin' to be no healthy 
place for quite a spell yet. This here weather ain't for little turtles like you and 
me, to be out in. Howsomever, I figger that when it sets in to storm as it did last 
night, that even a HOSPITAL bed has got a SHELL-HOLE BUNK half full of damp 
WATER, "hands down runnin'." I thought of that last night when I was eatin' 
your Sugar Plums, and was kinder thankful that nobody was sending over them 
pesky six inch shells ! My old PORT hind flipper is still stove up ! There is some 
kind of bone disease got in, which they say, they are goin' to curette, tho' I told the 
MEDICO I didn't know whether CURETTE was a patent medicine, or one of them 
SUFFRAGE FEMALES what wants to stop CIGAROOT SMOKIN'. 



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He allowed as how he'd maybe take out the STRAGULUS BONE for his BABY 
to cut his teeth on, and SAND-PAPER the others so they'd FIT, and give me a foot, 
good as new. So be it ! I get good CHOW and a good bed, and steam heat, and 
FULL PAY, and my THIRST ain't so troublesome as it used to be before the DIS- 
TRICT OF COLUMBIA went dry, which ain't so wuss for a " CROCKED UP " 
TURTLE like me. 

Speaking of TURTLES, there's a feller here named " DIMON-BACK-TERRA- 

PIN " what has made a name for himself as a " bon vivant" or somethin' as I see 

him mentioned at most of the swell dinners ! Is he a relative of your'n ? Well, Li'l 

" Hard-Shell," keep out of the Frost and give my best to CAPTAIN BILL SIMMONS 

next time you go down to BOSTON amarketin'. I see you "pinched " one of his 

cards to stick in that bully box of your'n and if he had a hand in it. you give him 

my best Thanks. 

Utterly your'n, 

(Sgd.) DICK DOUGLAS. 

P. S. The Pills here ain't so " VIOLENT " as them that old " DOC NIELSEN " 
used to " hand out " around HANOVER-FOUR-CORNERS. D. D. 

N. B. The NIGHT-NURSE pictured on the FRONT PAGE sez, I got to "TURN 
OVER," so she can " RUB MY BACK " with "ALCOHOL ! " Ain't it HELL! PETE ? 
SO LONG ! D. D. 

(Capt. Richard Douglas, Reserve Corps, U. S. A. [ Late Capt. Co. B, 328th Inf., 
Am. Ex. F. 1918] son of former Congressman Douglas of Ohio ; Harvard A. B. 1912 ; 
Residence, Brooklyn, N. Y., Ex-Private Co. D, I. C. C, 1909-1917J. 



LETTER TO W. S. S. The Buckingham, St. Augustine, Fla. 

Col. Wm. S. Simmons, 1 Apr. 1919 

Boston, Mass. (Rec'd 4 Apr. 1919— W. S. S.) 

Dear Bill : 

I am giving you a change of address to BATTERY PARK HOTEL. ASHE- 
VILLE, N. C, where I expect to stay all summer. I certainly would like to be in 
BOSTON to welcome the returning Heroes, but it cannot be. You do not know 
how I have enjoyed all that you and " LITTLE PETER " have told me, all these 
months that I have been away from home. 

I wonder if this FARMER will ever get back to his abandoned ACRES ? Trust- 
ing that you are well, and that the time may come soon when I can thank you in 
person, I am, Faithfully yours, 

(Sgd.) J. ALLEN TAYLOR. 



LETTER TO W. S. 8 Headquarters, Camp Meade, Maryland. 

Col. W. S. Simmons, 2 Apr. 1919. 

State House, Boston, Mass. (Rec'd 3 Apr. 1919— W. S. S.) 

My dear Colonel : 

I received the wonderful " LITTLE PETER " (HEADS UP, PETE ! ) of MCH. 
20th, a day or two ago and read your note inclosed therewith, with much pleasure. 
* * * Last night, after the days work was finished, by an open wood-fire in a 
spacious fire-place, in my BUNGALOW at CAMP MEADE, I got out " LITTLE 
PETER " and read it with much interest. * * * I am now within striking dis- 
tance of BOSTON, and it is my intention to run up there within the next month or 
six weeks. 

I have wanted to see the dear, old town, and my many friends there, ever since 
my return to the grand old U. S. A.! Please remember me to all in the ADJUTANT 
GENERAL'S OFFICE. 



138 The " Little Peter " Papers 

Hoping to see you soon, and thanking you for remembering me with a copy of 
"LITTLE PETER" Sincerely, 

(Sgd.) B. B. BUCK, 

Major General, U. S. A. 

(Maj. Gen. Beaumont B. Buck, born 1860: Miss. U. S. M. A. 1880; Tex. Late Brig. 
Gen. 2d Inf. Brig. 1st Div. A. E. F. (Berry-de-Sac, France, July 21, 1918) Late U. S. 
Insp. Inst., Mass. W. S. S.) 

("General Buck is jest blazin' with French and U. S. war joolry. 
Glory be!" L. P.) 



LETTER TO W. S. S. Co. K, 22d Engineers, N. Y. G. 168th St. & Broadway 

N. Y. City, 3 Apr. 1919. 
(Rec'd 4 Apr. 1919— W. S. S.) 
From : Capt. Wm. L. Bowman. 
To : Col. Wm. S. Simmons. 

Subject : Personal. 

The writer is EX-PVT. BOWMAN of D CO., CORNELL and HARVARD LAW 
SCHOOL, and "early morning shootor ! " It is certainly good to hear from you. 
* * * As you doubtless remember, I was rather keen for MILITARY work, but 
when I got to NEW YORK, it was a question of earning my livelihood, so I never 
did anything. Before the U. S. got into the WAR, my second younger brother got 
the " bug", and went abroad with one of the MORGAN-HARTJE AMBULANCE 
crowds. After serving with them until we went into the WAR, including service 
at VERDUN, and because he refused to become a private in our ARMY, he took 
charge of a RED CROSS GARAGE, in PARIS, for a couple of months. Later, he 
joined the FRENCH ARMY. He was sent to VERSAILLES ARTILLERY SCHOOL, 
graduated, was assigned to the famous FRENCH DIVISION which contained the 
MOROCCOAN INFANTRY as ASPIRANT, in an ARTILLERY command handling 
75's, and has since become a full-fledged officer, and has received the CROIX de 
GUERRE, and is now stationed at COBLENTZ, GERMANY. My next youngest 
brother immediately received a commission as ENSIGN in the U. S. NAVY, and he 
is now a full LIEUTENANT on board the SACRAMENTO, leaving for RUSSIA in 
a few days. 

My youngest brother went to the MADISON BARRACKS TRAINING CAMP, 
and although but 21 years of age, received a commission as SECOND LIEUTEN- 
ANT in ARTILLERY, was assigned to the PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD, 
and went across as FIRST LIEUTENANT of BTRY C, 108th F. A. He was severe- 
ly wounded, and has two citations for BRAVERY, and has just been discharged with 
a 10% physical disability. * * * 

At a club meeting of the BRONX Y. M. C. A., I met the COLONEL of the new 
22d ENGRS. N. Y. GUARD, and he told me that he would give me a CAPTAINCY, 
if I would raise my own COMPANY. I was commissioned 10 APRIL, 1918. I am 
now Senior Captain of the Regiment. You doubtless recall the many hours spent 
with me on the rifle range as coach, to enable me to qualify as "rifle expert." The 
1918 SMALL ARMS SEASON found me the second EXPERT in the REGIMENT, 
with score of 222 out of 250. I was on the point of attaining a CAPTAINCY in the 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. A., when the ARMISTICE was signed. I am there- 
fore, still with the N. Y. GUARD, and my LAW OFFICE is at 120 BROADWAY, 
NEW YORK CITY. Strange to say, my old comrade in D CO., JOHN C. KNIGHT 
(ex-lst Sgt. D, I. C. C, NOW CAPT. 69th INF. N. Y. GUARD, W. S. S.) was in the 
same company at N. Y. GUARD, OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP, in SEPTEMBER, 



The "Little Peter" Papers 139 

1918. I telephoned JOHN KNIGHT'S office recently, at 1 MADISON AVE., MET. 
LIFE BLDG., in response to your query as to whether he was ill, or not, and though 
he was out, I found that he was "well and busy." • # * 

Hoping to hear from you again, when I can be of service to you, or to the 
CORPS, I am. Sincerely, 

EXTRACT from later letter from law offices, William L. Bowman, 120 Broadway, 
New York City, Telephone Rector 4280, dated 7 April, 1919. (Rec'd 8 April, 1919) 

— W. S. S. 

Your note of April 5 and L. P. BULLETIN received. 1 cannot tell you when I 
have enjoyed reading anything, so much as I did the L. P. BULLETIN, respecting 
the old D Co. MEN. Please keep me on the mailing list. I was terribly shocked to 
note that HAROLD ESTEY had passed away. The last I had heard from him was 
when he received the " CROIX de GUERRE," early in the WAR. How I envied him 
then and I don't know but I do now ! 

I am glad to see that all my old chums, HAMILTON, NIELSEN, FIELD, HAL- 
LETT, MOSES and others are more than doing their share. I was especially inter- 
ested in noting that you had a most interesting letter from "my ROOKIE " WIECH- 
MANN. I often wear the badge 9 (" D " VET CORPS STAR IN GOLD) which I 
received for securing his application for D CO. I sincerely hope that when there 
is a REUNION in BOSTON, I can be on and see all of you. 

Sincerely, 
Ex-Pvt. " D," I. C. C. (16 Dec. 1904-10 July, (Sgd.) WILLIAM L. BOWMAN. 
1907), discharged by S. O. No. 104, A. G. O. 
Mass. Series 1907 " Removal from State." 



Uncle G. "nosey" Gushing says that he heer'd that "that old- 
time ' D ' sport" Elbridge Newhall, had "reformed," and had jined 
the "Salvation Army!" It must be true, George says, because 
he saw in one of them " Hingham dailies," where the Salvation 
Army in Boston, had bought a site for a " home," for about $100,000. 
and their new rookie, " Elbridge," was the broker! Hallelujah ! ! 

(L. P.) 



Oh ! fellers ! I want yer to look at our 
" Green Bag " Platoon ! 
Past D, I. C. C., " Hot Air " and " Tank " Reserve ! 

1. Walter P. Abell Patent Attorney, Boston 

2. Lt. Augustus Andrews, Sr. Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

3. Maj. Percy A. Atherton Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

4. Hon. Albert E. Avery Justice, Quincy Dist. Ct., Suffolk Cy, Mass. 

5. Lester M. Bacon Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

6. Maj. Joseph W.Bartlett, J. A., U.S.A. Attorney-at-Law. Boston 

7. J. Colby Bassett Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

8. Gerard Bement Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

9. Capt. William L. Bowman Attorney-at-Law, New York 

10. Hon. John F. Brown , Justice, Superior Ct., Mass., Boston 

11. Albert M. Chandler Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

12. Edward Nichols Chase Attorney-at-Law, Boston 



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Charles K. Cobb 

Frederick Cunningham 

Capt. Arthur H. Damon 

Alexander Dickinson 

Maj. Elias Field, J. A., U. S. A. 

Maj. Weston B. Flint 

Harold L. French 

Leonard A. Frink 

Capt. Henry H. Fuller 

William Lee George 

Edward K. Hall 

Maj. Ralph H. Hallett, G.S., U.S.A. 

Capt. Thomas J. Hammond 

Lt. Col. William A. Hayes 2d 

.A.ndrew A. Highlands 

Capt. Gordon Ireland, Sig. Corps, 

U. S. A. 
Lt. Archibald L. Jackson 
Robert Jackson 
Laurence H. H. Johnson 
Lt. William D. Lambert 
Maj. Eugene W. Leach 
David J. Maloney 
Winthrop L Nottage 
Capt. Robert Treat Paine 
Capt. Edwin Ruthven Perry 
Winthrop L Perry 
William Lowell Putnam 
George A. Rockwell 
Adelbert J. Smith 
Hon. M. H. Sullivan 
Walter H. Thatcher 
Col. Joshua D. Upton 
Paul Barron Watson 
Col. John T. Wheelwright 
Lt. Walter D. Wiechmann, Inf., 

U. S. A. 
Webster F. Williams 
Henry M. Williams 
Maj. Henry J. Winslow 



Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Seattle, Wash. 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, New York 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Northampton, Mass. 
Federal Commissioner, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

Attorney-at-Law, New York 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Concord, N. H. 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Concord, N. H. 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Tulsa, Oklma. 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
LL.B., Harvard, 1903, New York 
Justice, Dorchester Municipal Ct., Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, New York 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 

Attorney-at-Law, New York 
Attorney-at-Law, New York 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 
Attorney-at-Law, Boston 



The " Little Peter " Papers 141 

Note : Uncle George Gushing says that this "gang" was great 
"rag-chewers," especially "after taps," at Gamp, aided by a "doused 
glim," and by the "tinkle of ice-pitchers," and they was frequently 
"cussed out" by successive, long-sufferin' K. O.'s. (L. P.) 

Also : The above "gas contingent," in defence of our old Gorps' 
record, stands ready to "smother" any "flock of wind-baloons" 
which the Halls of Gongress can produce ! Bet cha ! (L. P.) 

NOTIGE 

This 20 April bulletin is mailed to approximately 20 past I. G. G. 
officers, in addition to approximately 275 past D, I. G. G. members. 

OFFIGERS' GALL! 
(Still missing.) 

1. 2d Lt. Joseph W. Barker 5. 1st Lt. Lawrence D. Jenkins 

2. 1st Lt. Benjamin E. Carter 6. Capt. Henry G. Lawson 

3. 2d Lt. Ralph N. Doble 7. Capt. Bartlett S. Norcross 

4. 2d Lt. Archibald L. Jackson 8. 1st Lt. George C. Scott 

All hands help ! Inform Gol. Wm. S. Simmons, P. O. Box 
1587, Boston. 

Lastly: We won't say "good-bye" to "our own" who have 
come back to us from that old "shell-hole," "across the water," be- 
because we hope to see them "often," and, if there is any more 
"world-house-cleanin' jobs" to be done, we know the fellers that 
can do it. (L. P.) 




" SEE YOU LATER, FELLERS ! " 



142 The " Little Peter " Papers 



THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 

THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE 

STATE HOUSE, BOSTON 

Boston, Nov. 19, 1920. 
(EXTRACT from letter to W. S. S.) 

* * * Referring to your question about the earlier date of the Cadets, would 
say the first record found so far of their escorting Gov. Burnett in 1728 when he 
took his seat as Governor at the Old State House. B. Pollard was Capt. probably 
the same Pollard who was Col. in 1741. 

The event is mentioned in the newspapers of that time and also in the diary of 
Benjamin Walker, a Boston merchant. 

The Diary is in the Mass. Historical Society. * 31;. * 

Yours as ever 

(Sgd.) JESSE F. STEVENS 

The Adjutant General 

Note : I wish to thank in the name of the I. C. C. all those 
who have subscribed for this Book. (L. P. ) 



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